| 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 | $240.92 | 7.857% | $259.8491 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.94 | 5.206% | $81.9976 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.44 | 6.426% | $129.2437 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.82 | 7.817% | $52.6363 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.36 | 7.567% | $74.6085 | $74.61 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.25 | 5.480% | $222.8265 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.69 | 12.781% | $45.8906 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.42 | $867.0523 | $867.06 | $867.10 | $866.90 | |