| 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 | $242.96 | 5.516% | $256.3617 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.30 | 9.505% | $223.7187 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.46 | 5.431% | $7.8652 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.79 | 12.390% | $241.4025 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.93 | 6.416% | $108.4698 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.48 | 6.719% | $13.3185 | $13.32 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.74 | 12.410% | $85.1393 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.66 | $936.2757 | $936.28 | $936.20 | $936.30 | |