| 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 | $240.34 | 6.508% | $255.9813 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.49 | 3.242% | $51.0945 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.65 | 10.636% | $25.0591 | $25.06 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.95 | 10.109% | $25.27 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.59 | 7.527% | $17.8387 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.91 | 5.692% | $219.7442 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.41 | 4.607% | $202.3204 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.34 | $797.3082 | $797.30 | $797.30 | $797.30 | |