| 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 | $227.38 | 12.766% | $256.4073 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.48 | 6.741% | $14.3887 | $14.39 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.79 | 11.211% | $219.9642 | $219.96 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.94 | 3.859% | $140.1473 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.83 | 12.480% | $98.7912 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.69 | 9.690% | $120.319 | $120.32 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.77 | 4.540% | $12.3044 | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.88 | $862.3221 | $862.32 | $862.30 | $862.30 | |