| 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 | $247.45 | 3.597% | $256.3508 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.58 | 10.242% | $117.4959 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.83 | 11.373% | $51.0422 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.95 | 5.598% | $169.96 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.87 | 9.200% | $113.426 | $113.43 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.85 | 7.605% | $23.5117 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.45 | 3.296% | $209.1228 | $209.12 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.98 | $940.9094 | $940.91 | $940.90 | $940.90 | |