| 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 | $234.71 | 9.152% | $256.1907 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.40 | 11.679% | $20.5489 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.57 | 8.429% | $246.7519 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.60 | 5.210% | $187.9051 | $187.91 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.88 | 8.192% | $22.5905 | $22.59 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.70 | 9.858% | $56.7966 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.64 | 8.157% | $171.5803 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.50 | $962.3640 | $962.37 | $962.40 | $962.40 | |