| 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 | $242.39 | 5.781% | $256.4026 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.74 | 13.745% | $137.3357 | $137.34 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.70 | 4.375% | $24.7369 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.39 | 6.249% | $200.1625 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.44 | 11.501% | $6.0657 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.26 | 8.736% | $78.5726 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.98 | 11.269% | $157.9797 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.90 | $861.2557 | $861.26 | $861.25 | $861.30 | |