| 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 | $230.31 | 11.381% | $256.5216 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.58 | 13.164% | $109.2938 | $109.29 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.75 | 13.862% | $106.7456 | $106.75 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.67 | 3.796% | $224.8948 | $224.89 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.60 | 4.248% | $195.5692 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.80 | 10.152% | $55.9572 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.25 | 10.610% | $23.5046 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.96 | $972.4868 | $972.48 | $972.45 | $972.50 | |