| 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 | $240.53 | 6.518% | $256.2077 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.85 | 7.429% | $139.4966 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.53 | 9.133% | $67.1495 | $67.15 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.78 | 3.687% | $73.3897 | $73.39 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.89 | 5.327% | $104.1579 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.94 | 13.701% | $94.3036 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.27 | 13.845% | $146.029 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.79 | $880.7340 | $880.74 | $880.75 | $880.70 | |