| 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 | $240.40 | 9.256% | $262.6514 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.83 | 6.377% | $259.379 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.83 | 10.221% | $28.4701 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.82 | 6.418% | $136.0235 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.80 | 6.102% | $26.3133 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.92 | 4.125% | $36.3605 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.54 | 12.308% | $46.6527 | $46.65 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.14 | $795.8505 | $795.84 | $795.80 | $796.00 | |