| 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 | $141.42 | 5.680% | $149.4527 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.60 | 3.609% | $31.7044 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.85 | 8.399% | $31.2731 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.94 | 4.593% | $260.3738 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.36 | 9.735% | $6.9791 | $6.98 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.82 | 7.698% | $25.6537 | $25.65 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.75 | 12.759% | $263.5742 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.74 | $769.0110 | $768.99 | $768.95 | $769.20 | |