| 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 | $230.58 | 11.342% | $256.7324 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.65 | 13.322% | $31.3335 | $31.33 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.91 | 3.678% | $141.9455 | $141.95 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.72 | 7.693% | $176.315 | $176.32 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.74 | 13.334% | $219.5733 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.80 | 5.825% | $91.8561 | $91.86 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.33 | 12.597% | $163.6372 | $163.64 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.73 | $1,081.3930 | $1,081.40 | $1,081.40 | $1,081.30 | |