| 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 | $196.25 | 8.765% | $213.4513 | $213.45 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.68 | 10.437% | $256.9648 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.65 | 11.678% | $134.7395 | $134.74 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.98 | 12.696% | $158.8788 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.33 | 6.498% | $80.2249 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.93 | 9.270% | $157.2723 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.87 | 8.644% | $255.1722 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.69 | $1,256.7038 | $1,256.69 | $1,256.65 | $1,256.80 | |