| 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 | $239.95 | 9.162% | $261.9342 | $261.93 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.40 | 12.772% | $89.541 | $89.54 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.29 | 8.624% | $29.6435 | $29.64 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.39 | 6.266% | $5.7277 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.38 | 5.632% | $125.0472 | $125.05 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.36 | 8.672% | $25.3858 | $25.39 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.85 | 10.516% | $271.7036 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.62 | $808.9830 | $808.98 | $809.05 | $808.80 | |