| 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 | $243.28 | 5.464% | $256.5728 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.69 | 13.518% | $240.3063 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.41 | 10.770% | $103.4703 | $103.47 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.60 | 3.116% | $22.2731 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.41 | 12.457% | $218.6277 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.83 | 10.277% | $14.1485 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.46 | 11.246% | $30.5482 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.68 | $885.9469 | $885.95 | $885.90 | $885.90 | |