| 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 | $229.49 | 11.678% | $256.2898 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.40 | 4.223% | $52.5284 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.98 | 9.820% | $47.2006 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.71 | 12.455% | $81.766 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.90 | 4.842% | $245.2254 | $245.23 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.78 | 3.333% | $98.9723 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.69 | 11.401% | $38.645 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.95 | $820.6275 | $820.64 | $820.65 | $820.60 | |