| 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 | $236.76 | 8.519% | $256.9296 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.73 | 7.579% | $192.2759 | $192.28 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.72 | 7.521% | $233.0195 | $233.02 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.60 | 10.200% | $63.4752 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.30 | 13.351% | $49.081 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.79 | 10.455% | $18.5454 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.59 | 12.411% | $235.6022 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.49 | $1,048.9288 | $1,048.94 | $1,049.00 | $1,048.90 | |