| 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 | $239.62 | 7.200% | $256.8726 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.77 | 6.504% | $76.4379 | $76.44 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.67 | 10.310% | $34.9352 | $34.94 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.68 | 4.294% | $31.9974 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.99 | 13.500% | $115.7587 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.51 | 8.786% | $173.5245 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.58 | 3.578% | $194.2916 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.82 | $883.8179 | $883.82 | $883.80 | $883.80 | |