| 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 | $234.76 | 9.248% | $256.4706 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.31 | 5.265% | $157.1712 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.58 | 13.358% | $61.8708 | $61.87 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.70 | 9.341% | $36.8479 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.86 | 7.556% | $36.4185 | $36.42 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.63 | 13.644% | $158.6811 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.99 | 13.705% | $264.9213 | $264.92 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.83 | $972.3814 | $972.38 | $972.30 | $972.40 | |