| 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 | $229.60 | 11.702% | $256.4678 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.87 | 11.812% | $60.2331 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.83 | 5.262% | $172.4507 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.42 | 12.731% | $66.9848 | $66.98 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.90 | 5.382% | $183.2593 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.77 | 11.263% | $177.7649 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.90 | 10.324% | $35.1934 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.29 | $952.3540 | $952.34 | $952.35 | $952.50 | |