| 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 | $240.54 | 5.627% | $254.0752 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.90 | 9.268% | $80.7491 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.55 | 6.311% | $102.6433 | $102.64 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.25 | 4.779% | $59.986 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.95 | 10.599% | $183.539 | $183.54 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.79 | 3.846% | $46.5126 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.81 | 12.602% | $111.262 | $111.26 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.79 | $838.7672 | $838.77 | $838.80 | $838.70 | |