| 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 | $242.99 | 5.436% | $256.1989 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.38 | 8.114% | $95.5512 | $95.55 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.53 | 7.623% | $83.4401 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.39 | 11.526% | $30.547 | $30.55 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.44 | 10.837% | $170.0683 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.80 | 13.792% | $256.9423 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.69 | 7.813% | $53.5723 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.22 | $946.3201 | $946.32 | $946.30 | $946.30 | |