| 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 | $234.31 | 9.289% | $256.0751 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.62 | 10.867% | $159.2272 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.78 | 4.307% | $8.1151 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.55 | 12.387% | $63.5548 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.84 | 13.187% | $91.5004 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.41 | 5.799% | $194.0459 | $194.05 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.29 | 12.430% | $85.7728 | $85.77 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.80 | $858.2913 | $858.30 | $858.30 | $858.30 | |