| 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 | $241.49 | 6.137% | $256.3102 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.50 | 5.745% | $28.0224 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.57 | 13.808% | $91.6951 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.45 | 13.871% | $180.4286 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.28 | 9.810% | $39.8391 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.60 | 6.273% | $34.645 | $34.65 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.40 | 10.308% | $88.6876 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.29 | $719.6280 | $719.64 | $719.65 | $719.50 | |