| 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 | $54.28 | 8.228% | $58.7462 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.93 | 8.131% | $20.4692 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.89 | 13.229% | $109.7076 | $109.71 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.33 | 11.429% | $79.4823 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.43 | 7.114% | $143.9934 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.78 | 6.351% | $79.5293 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.44 | 13.508% | $279.7291 | $279.73 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.08 | $771.6571 | $771.66 | $771.70 | $771.60 | |