| 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 | $236.97 | 8.315% | $256.6741 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.35 | 7.190% | $55.0421 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.57 | 4.838% | $65.5971 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.67 | 12.761% | $196.9596 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.74 | 7.430% | $52.3614 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.46 | 10.457% | $8.2401 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.55 | 3.599% | $247.1354 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.31 | $882.0098 | $882.01 | $882.00 | $882.00 | |