| 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 | $237.85 | 7.639% | $256.0194 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.96 | 10.336% | $79.3978 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.36 | 6.860% | $146.7829 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.34 | 4.500% | $66.1903 | $66.19 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.65 | 12.406% | $128.8735 | $128.87 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.27 | 3.179% | $154.0153 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.49 | 7.748% | $88.8813 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.92 | $920.1605 | $920.16 | $920.15 | $920.20 | |