| 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 | $240.77 | 6.679% | $256.851 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.62 | 11.657% | $68.803 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.69 | 12.504% | $216.784 | $216.78 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.89 | 8.303% | $83.2742 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.40 | 3.503% | $57.3407 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.88 | 7.791% | $184.1933 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.34 | 7.716% | $217.9526 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.59 | $1,085.1988 | $1,085.18 | $1,085.20 | $1,085.30 | |