| 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 | $231.49 | 10.795% | $256.4793 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.70 | 13.564% | $9.8801 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.75 | 12.574% | $186.5914 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.36 | 10.147% | $140.2832 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.34 | 13.437% | $280.5751 | $280.58 | $280.60 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.81 | 9.334% | $267.6606 | $267.66 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.55 | 11.690% | $165.9155 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.00 | $1,307.3852 | $1,307.39 | $1,307.45 | $1,307.50 | |