| 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 | $241.35 | 6.331% | $256.6299 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.79 | 9.796% | $173.2471 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.30 | 6.440% | $229.1653 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.81 | 3.518% | $20.5069 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.81 | 13.832% | $158.0102 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.47 | 13.211% | $44.6844 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.34 | 4.197% | $96.2155 | $96.22 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.87 | $978.4593 | $978.47 | $978.45 | $978.40 | |