| 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 | $230.51 | 11.239% | $256.417 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.55 | 3.646% | $100.0702 | $100.07 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.51 | 11.109% | $202.785 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.77 | 11.210% | $14.2015 | $14.20 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.28 | 9.800% | $15.6794 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.98 | 7.840% | $12.9192 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.26 | 9.578% | $262.1763 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.86 | $864.2486 | $864.26 | $864.25 | $864.30 | |