| 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 | $234.35 | 9.592% | $256.8289 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.73 | 4.627% | $54.1235 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.87 | 8.776% | $253.3067 | $253.31 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.77 | 5.807% | $32.5568 | $32.56 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.96 | 11.717% | $80.3916 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.71 | 11.326% | $186.7048 | $186.70 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.90 | 3.845% | $219.0091 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.29 | $1,082.9214 | $1,082.92 | $1,082.90 | $1,082.90 | |