| 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 | $228.72 | 12.349% | $256.9646 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.57 | 7.623% | $85.6356 | $85.64 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.40 | 13.372% | $18.593 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.76 | 5.849% | $122.5308 | $122.53 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.92 | 8.462% | $49.8058 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.65 | 9.409% | $153.8838 | $153.88 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.40 | 6.354% | $174.846 | $174.85 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.42 | $862.2596 | $862.26 | $862.30 | $862.20 | |