| 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 | $238.88 | 7.321% | $256.3684 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.95 | 7.446% | $235.253 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.44 | 12.149% | $176.5674 | $176.57 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.39 | 10.511% | $28.0587 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.88 | 4.170% | $82.1693 | $82.17 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.39 | 9.526% | $29.9992 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.25 | 3.208% | $109.6585 | $109.66 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.18 | $918.0745 | $918.08 | $918.00 | $918.30 | |