| 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 | $225.35 | 13.672% | $256.1599 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.51 | 5.239% | $80.5184 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.89 | 8.767% | $25.9844 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.46 | 3.331% | $6.6752 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.45 | 9.279% | $262.7614 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.63 | 4.160% | $216.2674 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.79 | 11.250% | $192.2289 | $192.23 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.08 | $1,040.5956 | $1,040.60 | $1,040.60 | $1,040.70 | |