| 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 | $241.25 | 6.185% | $256.1713 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.92 | 6.593% | $79.8595 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.27 | 3.194% | $58.0673 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.68 | 4.656% | $193.2787 | $193.28 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.95 | 10.166% | $21.9781 | $21.98 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.59 | 11.257% | $205.3693 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.44 | 3.838% | $221.6318 | $221.63 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.10 | $1,036.3560 | $1,036.36 | $1,036.35 | $1,036.50 | |