| 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 | $237.46 | 8.219% | $256.9768 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.26 | 8.423% | $32.8088 | $32.81 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.34 | 5.234% | $134.005 | $134.01 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.46 | 11.532% | $12.7816 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.34 | 10.222% | $10.2947 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.95 | 9.169% | $44.7047 | $44.70 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.56 | 7.670% | $89.9691 | $89.97 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.37 | $581.5407 | $581.54 | $581.55 | $581.60 | |