| 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 | $242.72 | 6.498% | $258.4919 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.52 | 3.767% | $72.1388 | $72.14 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.47 | 12.688% | $65.8887 | $65.89 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.62 | 5.714% | $8.0554 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.63 | 3.586% | $74.1987 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.31 | 3.869% | $165.4737 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.94 | 9.316% | $113.6231 | $113.62 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.21 | $757.8703 | $757.87 | $757.85 | $757.90 | |