| 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 | $240.69 | 6.671% | $256.7464 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.68 | 12.105% | $94.9305 | $94.93 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.41 | 11.725% | $141.2316 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.36 | 10.553% | $9.2422 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.60 | 11.308% | $176.5345 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.37 | 5.845% | $159.1591 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.73 | 5.404% | $256.9012 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.84 | $1,094.7455 | $1,094.74 | $1,094.80 | $1,094.60 | |