| 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 | $243.69 | 4.665% | $255.0581 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.70 | 4.603% | $21.6528 | $21.65 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.85 | 6.447% | $83.9335 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.36 | 5.679% | $26.8002 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.54 | 8.841% | $41.9473 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.52 | 5.348% | $130.1258 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.38 | 6.508% | $149.5159 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.04 | $709.0336 | $709.04 | $709.05 | $709.00 | |