| 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 | $242.76 | 5.644% | $256.4614 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.98 | 6.465% | $76.6335 | $76.63 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.28 | 11.487% | $265.6512 | $265.65 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.48 | 6.242% | $99.315 | $99.32 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.66 | 7.478% | $238.2357 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.64 | 3.622% | $8.9529 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.99 | 10.844% | $14.3986 | $14.40 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.79 | $959.6483 | $959.65 | $959.65 | $959.70 | |