| 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 | $239.48 | 7.157% | $256.6196 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.65 | 8.713% | $27.8849 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.86 | 7.729% | $137.7423 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.62 | 4.253% | $165.3661 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.34 | 7.401% | $30.4374 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.61 | 8.465% | $212.1684 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.59 | 8.379% | $149.1187 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.15 | $979.3374 | $979.34 | $979.30 | $979.30 | |