| 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 | $246.51 | 4.157% | $256.7574 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.71 | 6.660% | $21.0227 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.52 | 11.857% | $35.2573 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.80 | 12.647% | $261.1157 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.99 | 5.166% | $63.0891 | $63.09 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.51 | 3.359% | $143.1626 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.35 | 6.440% | $107.8769 | $107.88 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.39 | $888.2817 | $888.29 | $888.25 | $888.40 | |