| 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 | $239.50 | 6.723% | $255.6016 | $255.60 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.75 | 3.600% | $41.181 | $41.18 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.71 | 9.828% | $53.4972 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.50 | 8.160% | $58.9472 | $58.95 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.26 | 12.282% | $236.0841 | $236.08 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.90 | 10.839% | $119.5953 | $119.60 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.62 | 4.329% | $14.2096 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.24 | $779.1160 | $779.12 | $779.15 | $779.10 | |