| 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 | $240.52 | 6.838% | $256.9668 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.42 | 4.417% | $101.723 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.97 | 11.679% | $106.0615 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.29 | 4.500% | $41.0581 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.46 | 12.598% | $172.7929 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.47 | 12.776% | $208.0379 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.51 | 3.571% | $108.2421 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.64 | $994.8823 | $994.88 | $994.85 | $994.90 | |