| 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 | $237.77 | 7.706% | $256.0926 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.27 | 10.267% | $33.3778 | $33.38 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.29 | 10.300% | $81.9419 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.75 | 5.728% | $253.4829 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.87 | 6.220% | $235.6703 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.94 | 12.849% | $178.2337 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.58 | 12.496% | $31.0264 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.47 | $1,069.8256 | $1,069.82 | $1,069.90 | $1,069.80 | |