| 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 | $240.76 | 6.743% | $256.9944 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.52 | 12.679% | $35.5164 | $35.52 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.43 | 6.106% | $41.8376 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.83 | 4.803% | $227.2443 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.27 | 13.221% | $200.7069 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.65 | 7.295% | $177.7342 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.56 | 9.415% | $49.8495 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.02 | $989.8833 | $989.88 | $989.90 | $989.70 | |