| 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 | $243.90 | 6.261% | $259.1706 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.48 | 13.356% | $84.4275 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.75 | 6.711% | $12.5385 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.35 | 10.439% | $55.606 | $55.61 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.45 | 11.335% | $276.6118 | $276.61 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.85 | 5.241% | $21.9427 | $21.94 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.55 | 9.179% | $69.3833 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.33 | $779.6804 | $779.68 | $779.70 | $779.60 | |