| 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 | $240.70 | 6.393% | $256.088 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.78 | 4.512% | $122.0491 | $122.05 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.94 | 12.814% | $22.4951 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.48 | 8.235% | $40.5665 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.86 | 4.174% | $170.6995 | $170.70 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.73 | 3.167% | $85.3501 | $85.35 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.50 | 11.571% | $128.8645 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.99 | $826.1128 | $826.12 | $826.10 | $826.20 | |