| 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 | $236.79 | 8.254% | $256.3346 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.57 | 13.472% | $85.7508 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.40 | 11.512% | $174.4048 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.48 | 6.432% | $69.6917 | $69.69 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.79 | 6.851% | $55.3381 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.58 | 4.768% | $96.9942 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.37 | 6.749% | $228.8378 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.98 | $967.3520 | $967.34 | $967.40 | $967.30 | |