| 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 | $241.77 | 6.205% | $256.7718 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.65 | 10.528% | $96.8778 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.34 | 11.374% | $264.3351 | $264.34 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.90 | 13.636% | $30.5681 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.58 | 5.676% | $8.0102 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.59 | 5.432% | $176.6935 | $176.69 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.50 | 11.557% | $165.6621 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.33 | $998.9186 | $998.92 | $998.90 | $999.00 | |