| 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 | $247.56 | 3.419% | $256.0241 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.84 | 8.318% | $42.0707 | $42.07 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.96 | 9.388% | $63.4013 | $63.40 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.46 | 4.319% | $96.4533 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.74 | 12.695% | $22.246 | $22.25 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.29 | 12.499% | $156.6999 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.46 | 5.343% | $131.1099 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.31 | $768.0052 | $768.00 | $767.95 | $768.00 | |