| 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 | $240.86 | 6.345% | $256.1426 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.76 | 10.723% | $130.3874 | $130.39 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.91 | 11.820% | $69.2278 | $69.23 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.91 | 10.288% | $50.6332 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.50 | 13.229% | $167.0128 | $167.01 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.33 | 7.222% | $124.7314 | $124.73 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.42 | 6.683% | $79.3935 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.69 | $877.5287 | $877.52 | $877.60 | $877.40 | |