| 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 | $225.57 | 13.664% | $256.3919 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.25 | 11.228% | $190.478 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.39 | 11.558% | $138.767 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.55 | 7.839% | $11.377 | $11.38 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.46 | 12.768% | $218.161 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.92 | 5.440% | $7.2964 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.31 | 5.470% | $30.9133 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.45 | $853.3846 | $853.39 | $853.40 | $853.50 | |