| 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 | $243.80 | 5.646% | $257.5649 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.65 | 8.430% | $9.3792 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.31 | 5.743% | $210.7564 | $210.76 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.48 | 8.431% | $73.1692 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.32 | 5.212% | $64.516 | $64.52 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.97 | 13.146% | $57.6705 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.98 | 11.169% | $54.4506 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.51 | $727.5068 | $727.51 | $727.45 | $727.70 | |