| 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 | $240.45 | 6.574% | $256.2572 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.75 | 12.170% | $83.8471 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.28 | 7.214% | $116.0913 | $116.09 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.39 | 12.827% | $117.7801 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.99 | 4.757% | $92.1757 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.99 | 10.633% | $155.9815 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.75 | 8.615% | $65.9836 | $65.98 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.60 | $888.1165 | $888.12 | $888.20 | $888.20 | |