| 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 | $240.56 | 6.443% | $256.0593 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.93 | 5.255% | $176.7547 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.39 | 12.118% | $62.1022 | $62.10 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.63 | 8.583% | $19.1432 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.74 | 5.655% | $246.958 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.44 | 12.495% | $116.3648 | $116.36 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.91 | 10.497% | $88.2982 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.60 | $965.6804 | $965.67 | $965.65 | $965.80 | |