| 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 | $242.81 | 6.685% | $259.0418 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.74 | 12.701% | $27.8822 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.79 | 13.586% | $133.7929 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.54 | 13.253% | $178.4188 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.87 | 12.493% | $69.5994 | $69.60 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.38 | 8.435% | $24.2678 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.99 | 8.759% | $33.7044 | $33.70 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.12 | $726.7073 | $726.70 | $726.70 | $726.70 | |