| 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 | $243.82 | 6.155% | $258.8271 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.59 | 11.120% | $112.8868 | $112.89 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.53 | 11.297% | $16.1715 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.64 | 13.627% | $56.4044 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.44 | 11.764% | $31.7857 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.53 | 8.700% | $39.7081 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.68 | 7.271% | $261.398 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.23 | $777.1816 | $777.19 | $777.20 | $777.20 | |