| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $230.41 | 11.222% | $256.2666 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.61 | 11.258% | $7.3542 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.67 | 11.607% | $265.2564 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.41 | 12.694% | $245.008 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.98 | 6.342% | $36.135 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.37 | 7.608% | $27.3001 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.26 | 12.689% | $146.7887 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.71 | $984.1090 | $984.12 | $984.10 | $984.20 | |