| 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 | $236.76 | 8.274% | $256.3495 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.61 | 6.532% | $86.9408 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.86 | 3.783% | $128.5456 | $128.55 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.85 | 9.140% | $205.0195 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.91 | 9.827% | $9.7856 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.51 | 13.864% | $97.3651 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.32 | 7.162% | $164.3008 | $164.30 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.82 | $948.3069 | $948.32 | $948.30 | $948.20 | |