| 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 | $234.46 | 9.195% | $256.0186 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.58 | 4.611% | $245.3965 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.57 | 9.430% | $59.716 | $59.72 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.44 | 10.424% | $22.5707 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.28 | 8.702% | $45.9592 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.51 | 13.700% | $35.8269 | $35.83 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.66 | 5.623% | $195.0434 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.50 | $860.5313 | $860.54 | $860.50 | $860.50 | |