| 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 | $232.77 | 10.222% | $256.5637 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.64 | 11.550% | $8.5224 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.82 | 8.157% | $41.9865 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.62 | 11.488% | $176.8423 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.39 | 11.275% | $26.0272 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.64 | 9.206% | $66.2225 | $66.22 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.80 | 5.524% | $199.2293 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.68 | $775.3939 | $775.39 | $775.40 | $775.30 | |