| 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 | $247.73 | 3.502% | $256.4055 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.99 | 12.124% | $8.9587 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.54 | 10.404% | $205.9476 | $205.95 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.73 | 6.374% | $156.0826 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.66 | 13.133% | $262.0839 | $262.08 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.34 | 11.750% | $223.88 | $223.88 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.92 | 10.565% | $14.285 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,033.91 | $1,127.6433 | $1,127.65 | $1,127.70 | $1,127.70 | |