| 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 | $246.84 | 3.716% | $256.0126 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.38 | 9.446% | $46.3832 | $46.38 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.40 | 12.804% | $47.8289 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.39 | 4.419% | $172.6986 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.54 | 5.238% | $6.8826 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.85 | 12.728% | $183.5775 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.95 | 6.788% | $28.7794 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.35 | $742.1628 | $742.16 | $742.25 | $742.20 | |