| 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 | $240.30 | 6.758% | $256.5395 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.84 | 8.625% | $118.2275 | $118.23 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.71 | 7.712% | $52.4665 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.79 | 7.738% | $165.6903 | $165.69 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.48 | 11.651% | $50.7789 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.90 | 10.515% | $237.4967 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.65 | 9.153% | $143.6999 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.67 | $1,024.8993 | $1,024.91 | $1,024.95 | $1,024.90 | |