| 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 | $235.76 | 8.648% | $256.1485 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.86 | 5.852% | $76.0652 | $76.07 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.44 | 4.115% | $37.9395 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.93 | 11.415% | $201.5832 | $201.58 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.58 | 3.525% | $171.4167 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.65 | 3.552% | $55.5556 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.50 | 6.135% | $89.6841 | $89.68 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.72 | $888.3928 | $888.40 | $888.40 | $888.40 | |