| 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 | $229.27 | 11.805% | $256.3353 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.66 | 10.325% | $28.3094 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.77 | 6.708% | $114.9992 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.60 | 6.110% | $87.6469 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.62 | 13.351% | $19.9724 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.94 | 9.569% | $47.0489 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.89 | 8.392% | $214.4969 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.75 | $768.8090 | $768.82 | $768.80 | $768.70 | |