| 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 | $237.37 | 7.843% | $255.9869 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.27 | 8.738% | $168.8375 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.71 | 6.756% | $28.5145 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.88 | 11.419% | $68.9461 | $68.95 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.40 | 10.450% | $160.5943 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.89 | 5.677% | $214.4081 | $214.41 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.43 | 5.270% | $72.0363 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.95 | $969.3237 | $969.33 | $969.35 | $969.20 | |