| 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 | $247.63 | 3.688% | $256.7626 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.90 | 9.658% | $131.4799 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.67 | 4.564% | $77.0323 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.27 | 12.450% | $181.3481 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.30 | 7.233% | $195.4858 | $195.49 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.88 | 3.738% | $160.6694 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.59 | 6.245% | $55.8742 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.24 | $1,058.6523 | $1,058.65 | $1,058.65 | $1,058.70 | |