| 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 | $229.95 | 11.679% | $256.8059 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.32 | 10.566% | $166.2028 | $166.20 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.91 | 9.801% | $31.7435 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.26 | 12.542% | $258.0138 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.51 | 8.498% | $5.9782 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.92 | 10.717% | $177.0586 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.56 | 13.575% | $79.0028 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.43 | $974.8056 | $974.80 | $974.80 | $974.80 | |