| 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 | $230.68 | 11.165% | $256.4354 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.28 | 7.375% | $16.4069 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.77 | 13.367% | $54.1554 | $54.16 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.74 | 10.407% | $154.2827 | $154.28 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.50 | 13.767% | $38.1119 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.71 | 8.514% | $229.735 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.96 | 5.830% | $228.5505 | $228.55 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.64 | $977.6778 | $977.69 | $977.70 | $977.70 | |