| 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 | $242.58 | 5.843% | $256.7539 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.96 | 11.693% | $6.6569 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.58 | 11.154% | $22.8755 | $22.88 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.99 | 3.240% | $101.1649 | $101.16 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.56 | 7.155% | $129.1861 | $129.19 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.75 | 12.600% | $125.8305 | $125.83 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.67 | 7.738% | $86.9122 | $86.91 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.09 | $729.3800 | $729.38 | $729.40 | $729.50 | |