| 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 | $236.51 | 8.406% | $256.391 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.96 | 5.463% | $28.4328 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.89 | 8.568% | $187.7032 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.62 | 13.388% | $278.5036 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.69 | 13.153% | $154.6688 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.46 | 8.328% | $24.3305 | $24.33 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.25 | 5.398% | $57.1784 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.38 | $987.2083 | $987.20 | $987.25 | $987.20 | |