| 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 | $235.61 | 8.734% | $256.1882 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.34 | 3.568% | $40.7437 | $40.74 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.79 | 13.771% | $181.7947 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.45 | 7.733% | $34.9594 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.30 | 5.203% | $184.4209 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.82 | 4.282% | $16.4974 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.63 | 11.845% | $46.5611 | $46.56 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.94 | $761.1654 | $761.16 | $761.15 | $761.20 | |