| 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 | $225.68 | 13.710% | $256.6207 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.58 | 6.507% | $76.2377 | $76.24 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.41 | 3.170% | $60.2616 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.53 | 4.363% | $168.5776 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.42 | 8.242% | $107.6142 | $107.61 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.44 | 3.329% | $18.0206 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.31 | 13.488% | $6.0262 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.37 | $693.3586 | $693.36 | $693.35 | $693.30 | |