| 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 | $54.96 | 8.532% | $59.6492 | $59.65 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.41 | 10.306% | $68.842 | $68.84 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.28 | 4.369% | $140.1467 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.56 | 3.296% | $257.7855 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.36 | 13.669% | $259.5745 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.58 | 8.120% | $209.2987 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.88 | 9.403% | $261.3419 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.03 | $1,256.6385 | $1,256.64 | $1,256.65 | $1,256.50 | |