| 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 | $242.30 | 5.831% | $256.4285 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.82 | 9.133% | $94.7493 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.87 | 10.346% | $57.2365 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.93 | 7.698% | $48.3887 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.62 | 3.419% | $64.761 | $64.76 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.96 | 11.667% | $264.6061 | $264.61 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.36 | 3.130% | $164.348 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.86 | $950.5181 | $950.53 | $950.55 | $950.40 | |