| 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 | $244.77 | 4.601% | $256.0319 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.95 | 8.731% | $85.8431 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.29 | 11.528% | $42.7041 | $42.70 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.39 | 8.237% | $77.2704 | $77.27 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.86 | 13.753% | $164.7826 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.52 | 4.138% | $55.7347 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.67 | 10.629% | $236.381 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.45 | $918.7478 | $918.73 | $918.80 | $918.70 | |