| 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 | $242.27 | 5.754% | $256.2102 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.58 | 6.606% | $235.1515 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.78 | 11.698% | $20.9769 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.53 | 13.796% | $82.5362 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.77 | 13.606% | $99.712 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.86 | 8.737% | $203.186 | $203.19 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.56 | 6.849% | $102.1049 | $102.10 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.35 | $999.8777 | $999.88 | $999.90 | $999.90 | |