| 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 | $240.40 | 6.868% | $256.9107 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.83 | 8.125% | $41.9849 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.60 | 3.471% | $24.4192 | $24.42 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.79 | 11.380% | $274.8747 | $274.87 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.33 | 9.277% | $51.7208 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.34 | 7.281% | $36.8403 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.26 | 6.587% | $22.6604 | $22.66 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.55 | $709.4110 | $709.40 | $709.35 | $709.40 | |