| 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 | $231.87 | 10.667% | $256.6036 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.60 | 5.637% | $148.5256 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.78 | 8.357% | $163.3807 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.42 | 11.840% | $82.1129 | $82.11 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.81 | 10.215% | $156.2959 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.87 | 3.471% | $14.3514 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.73 | 9.862% | $63.4233 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.08 | $884.6934 | $884.69 | $884.70 | $884.70 | |