| 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 | $227.79 | 12.497% | $256.2569 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.70 | 9.689% | $6.2523 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.62 | 7.435% | $258.5101 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.31 | 13.743% | $86.7973 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.25 | 9.495% | $58.3061 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.79 | 11.496% | $170.3547 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.89 | 10.525% | $210.9812 | $210.98 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.35 | $1,047.4586 | $1,047.46 | $1,047.45 | $1,047.60 | |