| 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 | $240.70 | 7.488% | $258.7236 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.49 | 11.355% | $197.644 | $197.64 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.95 | 7.740% | $7.4879 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.29 | 12.350% | $157.6158 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.46 | 11.143% | $30.5199 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.87 | 3.723% | $140.9284 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.60 | 8.130% | $67.6894 | $67.69 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.36 | $860.6090 | $860.61 | $860.60 | $860.50 | |