| 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 | $242.72 | 5.577% | $256.2565 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.76 | 12.615% | $86.4433 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.32 | 8.357% | $186.7208 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.74 | 3.749% | $41.2299 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.75 | 10.204% | $41.602 | $41.60 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.33 | 6.272% | $229.8982 | $229.90 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.39 | 8.304% | $140.1345 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.01 | $982.2852 | $982.28 | $982.30 | $982.20 | |