| 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 | $233.50 | 9.822% | $256.4344 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.64 | 13.459% | $20.0142 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.63 | 3.111% | $25.3962 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.28 | 5.346% | $151.9932 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.81 | 9.202% | $224.7486 | $224.75 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.50 | 3.113% | $24.2316 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.58 | 3.729% | $198.724 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.94 | $901.5422 | $901.53 | $901.55 | $901.40 | |