| 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 | $244.92 | 4.669% | $256.3553 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.56 | 11.134% | $17.2925 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.58 | 8.664% | $153.8465 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.26 | 4.325% | $88.9475 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.98 | 6.720% | $77.8843 | $77.88 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.44 | 13.474% | $35.6762 | $35.68 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.44 | 5.362% | $258.6005 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.18 | $888.6028 | $888.61 | $888.65 | $888.60 | |