| 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 | $246.25 | 4.216% | $256.6319 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.35 | 7.405% | $97.0404 | $97.04 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.85 | 5.716% | $17.8131 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.87 | 9.410% | $128.9616 | $128.96 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.34 | 5.677% | $22.5515 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.83 | 3.414% | $27.746 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.47 | 13.148% | $42.3966 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.96 | $593.1411 | $593.14 | $593.15 | $593.10 | |