| 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 | $231.71 | 10.541% | $256.1346 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.29 | 5.519% | $55.1759 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.84 | 10.122% | $74.7068 | $74.71 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.40 | 11.765% | $140.1533 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.76 | 12.850% | $36.9697 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.83 | 4.560% | $46.8742 | $46.87 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.57 | 7.547% | $209.2542 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.40 | $819.2687 | $819.26 | $819.25 | $819.40 | |