| 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 | $246.92 | 3.768% | $256.2239 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.60 | 11.403% | $173.3431 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.76 | 10.298% | $239.0819 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.33 | 9.791% | $39.8871 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.80 | 13.416% | $23.5905 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.90 | 4.579% | $122.2529 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.44 | 6.520% | $168.7703 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.75 | $1,023.1497 | $1,023.14 | $1,023.15 | $1,023.20 | |