| 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 | $244.96 | 5.553% | $258.5626 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.28 | 13.800% | $8.2846 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.90 | 3.812% | $6.1249 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.58 | 5.326% | $185.9847 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.43 | 13.547% | $87.9194 | $87.92 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.56 | 10.524% | $157.563 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.90 | 9.576% | $256.2983 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.61 | $960.7375 | $960.72 | $960.70 | $960.80 | |