| 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 | $246.46 | 3.678% | $255.5248 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.96 | 5.794% | $88.8246 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.57 | 7.495% | $138.2063 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.78 | 8.400% | $31.1975 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.57 | 8.531% | $111.3202 | $111.32 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.77 | 12.587% | $138.2231 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.45 | 8.493% | $8.0827 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.56 | $771.3792 | $771.37 | $771.30 | $771.30 | |