| 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 | $240.80 | 6.562% | $256.6013 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.93 | 13.421% | $20.3364 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.87 | 7.436% | $108.3707 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.62 | 9.371% | $50.9888 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.35 | 3.290% | $134.6385 | $134.64 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.33 | 13.642% | $118.5627 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.79 | 6.805% | $20.0687 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.69 | $709.5671 | $709.57 | $709.55 | $709.60 | |