| 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 | $246.78 | 3.751% | $256.0367 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.91 | 8.481% | $234.2213 | $234.22 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.32 | 10.246% | $132.648 | $132.65 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.69 | 12.468% | $73.8802 | $73.88 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.54 | 6.615% | $18.7003 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.56 | 11.273% | $31.7796 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.82 | 7.725% | $149.5438 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.62 | $896.8099 | $896.81 | $896.85 | $896.70 | |