| 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 | $240.97 | 6.537% | $256.7222 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.75 | 13.377% | $42.7998 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.27 | 3.575% | $14.7802 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.63 | 9.867% | $174.282 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.36 | 7.173% | $220.0905 | $220.09 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.70 | 11.608% | $7.4777 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.59 | 13.224% | $170.504 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.27 | $886.6564 | $886.65 | $886.70 | $886.70 | |