| 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 | $241.99 | 6.158% | $256.8917 | $256.89 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.60 | 10.737% | $40.5297 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.63 | 8.652% | $149.5377 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.68 | 12.509% | $214.5322 | $214.53 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.89 | 12.375% | $22.3514 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.85 | 5.299% | $9.319 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.29 | 7.843% | $231.0968 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.93 | $924.2585 | $924.26 | $924.30 | $924.20 | |