| 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 | $235.42 | 8.846% | $256.2453 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.26 | 9.432% | $35.3028 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.40 | 9.486% | $187.659 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.82 | 10.455% | $140.079 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.50 | 7.692% | $222.384 | $222.38 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.73 | 11.822% | $230.0514 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.94 | 9.423% | $76.5304 | $76.53 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.07 | $1,148.2519 | $1,148.25 | $1,148.30 | $1,148.30 | |