| 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 | $244.90 | 4.584% | $256.1262 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.77 | 5.792% | $21.973 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.41 | 13.266% | $58.2301 | $58.23 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.83 | 10.761% | $208.0424 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.83 | 3.465% | $98.1159 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.80 | 5.525% | $88.43 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.32 | 5.455% | $182.7746 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.86 | $913.6922 | $913.69 | $913.70 | $913.60 | |