| 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 | $237.97 | 9.775% | $261.2316 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.74 | 5.318% | $82.9274 | $82.93 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.57 | 5.652% | $137.9498 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.57 | 5.800% | $25.9951 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.30 | 3.485% | $7.5544 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.53 | 4.445% | $14.1314 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.56 | 10.537% | $244.9058 | $244.91 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.24 | $774.6955 | $774.70 | $774.75 | $774.60 | |