| 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 | $246.29 | 5.314% | $259.3779 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.77 | 7.555% | $78.2678 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.41 | 4.202% | $82.7468 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.71 | 7.556% | $76.0528 | $76.05 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.93 | 5.665% | $115.1009 | $115.10 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.57 | 13.574% | $8.5976 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.33 | 13.526% | $220.6151 | $220.62 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.01 | $840.7589 | $840.77 | $840.75 | $840.80 | |