| 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 | $245.82 | 5.565% | $259.4999 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.70 | 3.396% | $165.1234 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.50 | 9.265% | $16.9361 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.39 | 3.860% | $37.7947 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.89 | 13.463% | $259.7055 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.39 | 8.631% | $14.5457 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.46 | 12.819% | $9.5445 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.15 | $763.1498 | $763.15 | $763.15 | $763.00 | |