| 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 | $237.84 | 7.732% | $256.2298 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.34 | 3.149% | $178.7985 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.42 | 3.433% | $63.5285 | $63.53 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.90 | 8.675% | $68.3566 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.27 | 4.841% | $135.528 | $135.53 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.80 | 12.387% | $243.655 | $243.66 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.31 | 7.122% | $38.896 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.88 | $984.9924 | $985.01 | $985.05 | $985.00 | |