| 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 | $245.38 | 6.649% | $261.6953 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.32 | 7.491% | $240.0489 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.45 | 10.795% | $27.0894 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.66 | 12.836% | $43.6224 | $43.62 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.34 | 4.168% | $49.3131 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.85 | 5.675% | $25.2035 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.40 | 4.757% | $130.3177 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.40 | $777.2903 | $777.29 | $777.25 | $777.20 | |