| 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 | $231.46 | 10.625% | $256.0526 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.36 | 11.704% | $22.7429 | $22.74 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.84 | 4.109% | $131.0108 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.81 | 13.603% | $246.3027 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.83 | 8.712% | $74.8265 | $74.83 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.70 | 7.203% | $264.4698 | $264.47 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.47 | 3.811% | $45.1266 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.47 | $1,040.5319 | $1,040.53 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.50 | |