| 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 | $240.63 | 6.401% | $256.0327 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.32 | 5.638% | $77.4538 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.64 | 7.196% | $55.356 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.96 | 8.319% | $175.4335 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.99 | 11.306% | $153.5911 | $153.59 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.57 | 6.517% | $160.3826 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.58 | 8.320% | $16.8763 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.69 | $895.1260 | $895.12 | $895.20 | $895.20 | |