| 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 | $242.73 | 5.554% | $256.2112 | $256.21 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.68 | 9.612% | $6.226 | $6.23 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.30 | 8.341% | $59.9126 | $59.91 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.53 | 9.342% | $162.4057 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.59 | 7.670% | $44.78 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.94 | 7.686% | $97.9296 | $97.93 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.49 | 10.102% | $255.9761 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.26 | $883.4412 | $883.45 | $883.50 | $883.40 | |