| 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 | $242.81 | 5.577% | $256.3515 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.39 | 6.678% | $252.1761 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.48 | 10.557% | $23.7476 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.51 | 11.400% | $51.8121 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.92 | 4.720% | $78.4562 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.68 | 6.221% | $23.0287 | $23.03 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.86 | 5.307% | $89.3635 | $89.36 | $89.35 | $89.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.65 | $774.9357 | $774.94 | $774.95 | $775.00 | |