| 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 | $229.62 | 11.628% | $256.3202 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.52 | 5.500% | $31.1436 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.95 | 4.845% | $51.3216 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.85 | 5.489% | $128.5383 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.89 | 8.667% | $15.0938 | $15.09 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.43 | 9.276% | $52.9224 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.73 | 6.693% | $164.0191 | $164.02 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.99 | $699.3590 | $699.35 | $699.30 | $699.20 | |