| 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 | $239.58 | 8.259% | $259.3669 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.66 | 9.550% | $27.015 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.83 | 5.762% | $181.7308 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.98 | 9.363% | $68.8768 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.59 | 3.602% | $103.1772 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.29 | 10.217% | $68.6542 | $68.65 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.34 | 10.657% | $150.8698 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.27 | $859.6907 | $859.70 | $859.70 | $859.80 | |