| 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 | $236.83 | 8.323% | $256.5414 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.90 | 8.339% | $74.6456 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.47 | 8.577% | $60.2277 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.77 | 12.425% | $253.8219 | $253.82 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.53 | 8.816% | $136.5967 | $136.60 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.52 | 7.124% | $177.3116 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.48 | 6.784% | $176.7062 | $176.71 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.50 | $1,135.8511 | $1,135.86 | $1,135.85 | $1,135.70 | |