| 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 | $232.50 | 10.202% | $256.2197 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.30 | 11.478% | $60.5326 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.49 | 12.126% | $223.6802 | $223.68 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.34 | 8.747% | $152.6155 | $152.62 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.70 | 8.681% | $36.6255 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.84 | 13.151% | $50.7369 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.76 | 13.142% | $205.6469 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.93 | $986.0573 | $986.07 | $986.10 | $985.90 | |