| 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 | $240.54 | 6.426% | $255.9971 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.79 | 5.292% | $56.6366 | $56.64 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.35 | 9.786% | $221.0541 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.57 | 4.692% | $55.0366 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.43 | 8.481% | $110.0323 | $110.03 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.39 | 9.286% | $21.1906 | $21.19 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.33 | 7.725% | $130.7027 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.40 | $850.6500 | $850.65 | $850.70 | $850.60 | |