| 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 | $240.85 | 6.686% | $256.9532 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.84 | 10.662% | $58.4738 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.97 | 13.729% | $155.7746 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.99 | 11.236% | $131.2474 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.50 | 13.157% | $106.9334 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.83 | 13.839% | $145.5204 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.69 | 5.550% | $96.7788 | $96.78 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.67 | $951.6816 | $951.67 | $951.65 | $951.70 | |