| 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 | $230.57 | 11.374% | $256.795 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.27 | 5.570% | $136.4703 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.41 | 9.300% | $128.3291 | $128.33 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.34 | 3.778% | $130.0753 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.49 | 4.421% | $14.0864 | $14.09 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.59 | 10.491% | $85.73 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.83 | 12.507% | $230.4481 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.50 | $981.9342 | $981.95 | $982.00 | $981.90 | |