| 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 | $233.64 | 9.747% | $256.4129 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.66 | 13.198% | $155.8284 | $155.83 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.66 | 6.256% | $122.8957 | $122.90 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.40 | 10.252% | $62.1821 | $62.18 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.96 | 10.295% | $10.9854 | $10.99 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.78 | 4.276% | $70.6783 | $70.68 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.75 | 12.716% | $282.6354 | $282.64 | $282.65 | $282.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.85 | $961.6182 | $961.63 | $961.70 | $961.60 | |