| 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 | 3.473% | $256.4578 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.53 | 10.765% | $41.5701 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.31 | 3.515% | $184.5776 | $184.58 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.78 | 9.704% | $98.4923 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.92 | 6.562% | $151.2328 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.39 | 5.459% | $64.7413 | $64.74 | $64.75 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.65 | 9.305% | $201.8317 | $201.83 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.43 | $998.9036 | $998.90 | $998.95 | $998.90 | |