| 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 | $240.55 | 6.492% | $256.1665 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.40 | 13.265% | $50.2897 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.91 | 10.162% | $26.3397 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.69 | 4.716% | $249.9466 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.77 | 5.744% | $209.1299 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.58 | 4.349% | $5.8227 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.57 | 13.550% | $184.5982 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.47 | $982.2933 | $982.30 | $982.30 | $982.20 | |