| 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 | $243.70 | 5.408% | $256.8793 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.75 | 11.299% | $39.7894 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.27 | 3.593% | $48.9684 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.61 | 3.428% | $84.4076 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.34 | 4.455% | $142.4139 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.67 | 11.667% | $27.5482 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.71 | 10.177% | $180.3708 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.05 | $780.3776 | $780.38 | $780.35 | $780.40 | |