| 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 | $238.60 | 7.525% | $256.5547 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.36 | 8.584% | $66.6271 | $66.63 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.68 | 11.361% | $192.2982 | $192.30 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.69 | 11.226% | $51.9314 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.60 | 8.673% | $260.3805 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.91 | 13.655% | $131.7375 | $131.74 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.91 | 5.149% | $15.6777 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.75 | $975.2071 | $975.21 | $975.30 | $975.20 | |