| 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 | $241.90 | 5.438% | $255.0545 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.43 | 5.348% | $78.4105 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.61 | 5.673% | $6.985 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.56 | 8.361% | $100.2989 | $100.30 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.98 | 9.575% | $54.7656 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.98 | 13.645% | $69.3007 | $69.30 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.90 | 9.381% | $206.6207 | $206.62 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.36 | $771.4359 | $771.44 | $771.40 | $771.50 | |