| 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 | $228.35 | 12.478% | $256.8435 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.88 | 6.694% | $34.014 | $34.01 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.62 | 13.178% | $43.7093 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.96 | 11.432% | $42.2996 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.79 | 3.326% | $167.1711 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.62 | 7.818% | $97.7047 | $97.70 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.76 | 3.748% | $180.2725 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.98 | $822.0147 | $822.00 | $821.95 | $822.00 | |