| 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 | $247.49 | 3.491% | $256.1299 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.75 | 8.593% | $44.2516 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.78 | 7.836% | $81.7181 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.55 | 8.768% | $194.2053 | $194.21 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.64 | 10.123% | $44.754 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.73 | 3.770% | $215.5614 | $215.56 | $215.55 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.96 | 5.519% | $205.7198 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.90 | $1,042.3401 | $1,042.34 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.40 | |