| 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 | $238.70 | 7.563% | $256.7529 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.26 | 8.311% | $94.5122 | $94.51 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.88 | 10.191% | $45.0461 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.59 | 9.730% | $208.0371 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.45 | 10.708% | $85.7433 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.54 | 5.614% | $175.8896 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.96 | 13.471% | $157.6793 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.38 | $1,023.6605 | $1,023.66 | $1,023.70 | $1,023.60 | |