| 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 | $236.70 | 8.209% | $256.1307 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.34 | 12.756% | $112.0118 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.49 | 8.768% | $39.6894 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.55 | 10.365% | $199.264 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.45 | 4.601% | $16.1609 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.44 | 5.496% | $189.302 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.51 | 5.458% | $132.3603 | $132.36 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.48 | $944.9191 | $944.91 | $944.90 | $945.00 | |