| 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 | $240.55 | 6.559% | $256.3277 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.42 | 11.632% | $12.7484 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.35 | 11.356% | $17.0931 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.88 | 9.605% | $265.1126 | $265.11 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.43 | 3.866% | $28.4904 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.68 | 9.624% | $161.8927 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.31 | 5.816% | $175.9826 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.62 | $917.6475 | $917.64 | $917.70 | $917.60 | |