| 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 | $240.84 | 7.688% | $259.3558 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.36 | 7.323% | $39.0226 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.67 | 12.700% | $83.0261 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.38 | 8.512% | $56.8386 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.94 | 4.331% | $178.3434 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.60 | 9.440% | $159.3446 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.85 | 12.653% | $21.2351 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.64 | $797.1662 | $797.17 | $797.20 | $797.00 | |