| 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 | $240.36 | 6.455% | $255.8752 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.69 | 10.555% | $81.468 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.79 | 13.111% | $159.249 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.76 | 9.578% | $76.4416 | $76.44 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.40 | 6.540% | $122.9472 | $122.95 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.92 | 4.269% | $83.3318 | $83.33 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.29 | 3.555% | $206.3748 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.21 | $985.6876 | $985.69 | $985.70 | $985.60 | |