| 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 | $236.89 | 8.477% | $256.9712 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.95 | 4.194% | $55.1707 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.82 | 4.579% | $87.6581 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.84 | 5.507% | $80.0165 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.41 | 7.159% | $34.7302 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.82 | 4.843% | $94.17 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.62 | 4.418% | $125.949 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.35 | $734.6657 | $734.67 | $734.60 | $734.70 | |