| 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 | $243.40 | 5.442% | $256.6458 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.31 | 9.705% | $67.2601 | $67.26 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.75 | 6.788% | $155.6435 | $155.64 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.82 | 12.672% | $17.8247 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.91 | 10.658% | $190.2322 | $190.23 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.86 | 6.134% | $7.2808 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.87 | 11.486% | $177.1178 | $177.12 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.92 | $872.0049 | $872.00 | $872.00 | $871.90 | |