| 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 | $240.86 | 6.593% | $256.7399 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.69 | 11.191% | $76.3771 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.44 | 13.368% | $255.5768 | $255.58 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.91 | 10.261% | $160.8818 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.41 | 10.244% | $276.062 | $276.06 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.61 | 6.611% | $198.9468 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.38 | 6.630% | $79.3114 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.30 | $1,303.8958 | $1,303.90 | $1,303.95 | $1,303.90 | |