| 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 | $245.85 | 5.388% | $259.0964 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.86 | 6.160% | $31.6994 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.99 | 12.235% | $197.5224 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.75 | 5.494% | $59.8678 | $59.87 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.52 | 12.128% | $54.4045 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.41 | 6.162% | $69.4406 | $69.44 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.93 | 8.466% | $96.4588 | $96.46 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.31 | $768.4899 | $768.49 | $768.45 | $768.50 | |