| 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 | $233.84 | 9.657% | $256.4219 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.42 | 3.194% | $121.1704 | $121.17 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.94 | 5.470% | $141.2665 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.70 | 9.107% | $40.0423 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.66 | 9.457% | $152.8676 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.55 | 4.706% | $48.7406 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.35 | 12.604% | $140.0231 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.46 | $900.5324 | $900.53 | $900.45 | $900.50 | |