| 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 | $231.39 | 10.819% | $256.4241 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.55 | 11.136% | $177.3175 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.92 | 12.654% | $62.9961 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.96 | 7.310% | $25.7115 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.57 | 7.673% | $40.4527 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.53 | 12.631% | $212.3432 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.87 | 7.173% | $194.9155 | $194.92 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.79 | $970.1606 | $970.16 | $970.10 | $970.10 | |