| 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 | $240.78 | 6.680% | $256.8641 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.62 | 12.375% | $71.493 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.54 | 10.212% | $16.0248 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.45 | 11.630% | $135.5746 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.27 | 13.691% | $94.6705 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.71 | 3.601% | $16.2757 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.64 | 3.298% | $216.5539 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.01 | $807.4566 | $807.44 | $807.40 | $807.60 | |