| 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 | $240.28 | 7.646% | $258.6518 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.42 | 13.337% | $97.9458 | $97.95 | $97.95 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.75 | 6.167% | $78.2982 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.74 | 6.254% | $23.0996 | $23.10 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.72 | 10.295% | $186.0897 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.85 | 5.210% | $104.0001 | $104.00 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.55 | 10.571% | $30.4623 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.31 | $778.5475 | $778.55 | $778.55 | $778.60 | |