| 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 | $234.71 | 10.585% | $259.5541 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.75 | 5.840% | $57.9474 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.69 | 11.329% | $80.9251 | $80.93 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.36 | 13.728% | $273.3566 | $273.36 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.28 | 7.288% | $55.0173 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.70 | 8.755% | $98.6408 | $98.64 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.77 | 11.312% | $8.6489 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.26 | $834.0902 | $834.10 | $834.10 | $834.00 | |