| 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 | $236.52 | 8.563% | $256.7732 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.75 | 4.855% | $198.9624 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.90 | 12.749% | $196.0705 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.48 | 4.866% | $39.3038 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.66 | 6.243% | $8.1382 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.62 | 12.451% | $170.4982 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.35 | 10.207% | $81.9389 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.28 | $951.6852 | $951.68 | $951.65 | $951.70 | |