| 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 | $237.86 | 7.723% | $256.2299 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.78 | 7.505% | $68.5667 | $68.57 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.76 | 4.615% | $246.6403 | $246.64 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.58 | 7.596% | $104.9922 | $104.99 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.93 | 4.364% | $253.5315 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.97 | 10.523% | $139.2258 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.29 | 10.678% | $217.2498 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.17 | $1,286.4362 | $1,286.44 | $1,286.50 | $1,286.30 | |