| 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 | 6.484% | $255.9875 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.50 | 6.820% | $174.6507 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.98 | 6.848% | $53.4026 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.65 | 7.170% | $78.9307 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.35 | 5.852% | $110.4566 | $110.46 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.45 | 12.242% | $112.7471 | $112.75 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.62 | 13.744% | $262.3164 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.95 | $1,048.4916 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.50 | $1,048.50 | |