| 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 | $226.61 | 13.346% | $256.8534 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.33 | 3.161% | $26.1307 | $26.13 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.59 | 12.153% | $78.0473 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.88 | 10.217% | $168.4997 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.38 | 5.573% | $29.9616 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.82 | 5.630% | $216.3514 | $216.35 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.31 | 4.543% | $209.4101 | $209.41 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.92 | $985.2542 | $985.25 | $985.25 | $985.30 | |