| 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 | $240.25 | 6.540% | $255.9624 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.98 | 12.175% | $102.0568 | $102.06 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.94 | 6.125% | $55.1213 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.53 | 11.781% | $202.916 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.86 | 6.797% | $32.9576 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.79 | 4.790% | $188.4019 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.62 | 9.706% | $159.7539 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.97 | $997.1699 | $997.17 | $997.10 | $997.30 | |