| 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 | $236.98 | 8.148% | $256.2891 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.92 | 3.729% | $25.8493 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.86 | 7.111% | $25.5567 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.82 | 4.476% | $77.1242 | $77.12 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.36 | 12.846% | $80.5269 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.73 | 11.174% | $47.5047 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.97 | 8.187% | $63.7979 | $63.80 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.64 | $576.6488 | $576.65 | $576.65 | $576.60 | |