| 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 | $242.78 | 5.512% | $256.162 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.55 | 4.738% | $115.7879 | $115.79 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.50 | 7.218% | $112.0428 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.47 | 5.481% | $171.375 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.60 | 8.581% | $229.7574 | $229.76 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.76 | 6.640% | $73.3257 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.81 | 4.564% | $25.9423 | $25.94 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.47 | $984.3931 | $984.40 | $984.45 | $984.40 | |