| 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 | $235.89 | 8.850% | $256.7663 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.70 | 7.337% | $56.5666 | $56.57 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.39 | 9.858% | $242.116 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.48 | 13.450% | $77.6906 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.79 | 11.745% | $181.9097 | $181.91 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.27 | 4.411% | $5.5025 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.55 | 13.102% | $68.4833 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.07 | $889.0350 | $889.04 | $889.00 | $889.10 | |