| 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 | $241.32 | 6.717% | $257.5295 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.75 | 8.333% | $72.3123 | $72.31 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.41 | 11.472% | $226.7452 | $226.75 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.72 | 4.216% | $7.0033 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.65 | 12.811% | $44.7296 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.75 | 13.851% | $79.4111 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.89 | 9.326% | $12.9989 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.49 | $700.7299 | $700.73 | $700.75 | $700.60 | |