| 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 | $235.90 | 8.576% | $256.1308 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.38 | 9.770% | $27.8596 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.66 | 8.698% | $88.7628 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.46 | 13.339% | $260.0677 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.87 | 7.642% | $71.9802 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.28 | 10.584% | $125.2696 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.34 | 7.820% | $12.2268 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.89 | $842.2975 | $842.30 | $842.30 | $842.40 | |