| 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 | $227.98 | 12.294% | $256.0079 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.60 | 7.805% | $50.2371 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.39 | 9.429% | $97.8186 | $97.82 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.42 | 12.114% | $78.9507 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.41 | 9.378% | $89.0446 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.70 | 4.163% | $44.4776 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.94 | 4.497% | $202.6615 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.44 | $819.1980 | $819.20 | $819.20 | $819.20 | |