| 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 | $242.58 | 5.805% | $256.6618 | $256.66 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.70 | 4.208% | $13.2344 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.92 | 8.866% | $211.1129 | $211.11 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.65 | 5.681% | $53.5274 | $53.53 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.37 | 13.586% | $45.8547 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.70 | 7.742% | $51.3929 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.39 | 8.553% | $130.687 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.31 | $762.4711 | $762.46 | $762.50 | $762.50 | |