| 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 | $244.37 | 5.766% | $258.4604 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.29 | 4.271% | $80.5911 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.94 | 12.260% | $124.5412 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.46 | 3.503% | $82.2435 | $82.24 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.39 | 8.628% | $8.0276 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.47 | 8.868% | $125.7099 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.76 | 3.358% | $91.7406 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.68 | $771.3143 | $771.31 | $771.35 | $771.20 | |