| 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 | $233.95 | 9.528% | $256.2408 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.75 | 8.531% | $94.1506 | $94.15 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.78 | 10.348% | $85.8287 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.46 | 12.637% | $233.6767 | $233.68 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.82 | 8.393% | $121.2051 | $121.21 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.84 | 13.358% | $267.3435 | $267.34 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.59 | 8.712% | $100.6564 | $100.66 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.19 | $1,159.1018 | $1,159.11 | $1,159.15 | $1,159.10 | |