| 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 | $227.87 | 12.639% | $256.6705 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.41 | 13.419% | $112.7498 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.42 | 5.605% | $75.4231 | $75.42 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.81 | 4.872% | $40.7008 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.30 | 8.323% | $129.2293 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.58 | 3.153% | $185.2422 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.75 | 10.493% | $168.7781 | $168.78 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.14 | $968.7938 | $968.79 | $968.80 | $968.70 | |