| 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 | $248.25 | 3.293% | $256.4249 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.68 | 13.421% | $130.0712 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.84 | 10.641% | $56.2499 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.68 | 13.280% | $41.5511 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.98 | 9.768% | $96.5739 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.82 | 3.848% | $114.0459 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.46 | 4.267% | $30.7171 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.71 | $725.6340 | $725.63 | $725.55 | $725.60 | |