| 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 | $247.85 | 3.286% | $255.9944 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.73 | 13.416% | $12.1695 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.44 | 12.289% | $35.3037 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.68 | 7.715% | $8.2725 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.29 | 5.476% | $108.9462 | $108.95 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.60 | 13.706% | $33.657 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.80 | 11.320% | $155.6254 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.39 | $609.9687 | $609.97 | $609.95 | $610.00 | |