| 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 | $236.80 | 9.616% | $259.5707 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.60 | 5.289% | $159.6181 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.93 | 7.678% | $116.2169 | $116.22 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.32 | 10.232% | $88.5383 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.80 | 4.174% | $75.8387 | $75.84 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.65 | 5.677% | $20.7655 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.64 | 3.433% | $50.3098 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.74 | $770.8580 | $770.87 | $770.80 | $770.80 | |