| 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 | $240.77 | 6.526% | $256.4827 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.46 | 6.435% | $262.3197 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.76 | 3.170% | $41.0204 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.50 | 4.128% | $5.727 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.91 | 12.767% | $103.6441 | $103.64 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.91 | 6.581% | $186.4208 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.43 | 12.551% | $173.8125 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.74 | $1,029.4272 | $1,029.42 | $1,029.40 | $1,029.30 | |