| 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 | $227.34 | 12.700% | $256.2122 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.40 | 4.269% | $24.3989 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.78 | 3.803% | $259.2791 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.76 | 10.757% | $70.6187 | $70.62 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.60 | 11.669% | $159.24 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.88 | 11.527% | $32.209 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.97 | 8.590% | $73.8086 | $73.81 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.73 | $875.7665 | $875.77 | $875.75 | $875.70 | |