| 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 | $231.40 | 10.843% | $256.4907 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.76 | 3.333% | $163.0181 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.53 | 4.587% | $14.1506 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.30 | 7.246% | $85.0461 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.83 | 12.695% | $127.1538 | $127.15 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.93 | 6.535% | $132.0288 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.77 | 8.354% | $26.8393 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.52 | $804.7274 | $804.73 | $804.75 | $804.70 | |