| 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 | $245.32 | 6.747% | $261.8717 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.93 | 13.630% | $28.328 | $28.33 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.26 | 5.159% | $209.5398 | $209.54 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.36 | 10.549% | $79.9933 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.41 | 4.726% | $36.0362 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.48 | 7.206% | $61.622 | $61.62 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.29 | 4.829% | $31.7527 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.05 | $709.1437 | $709.14 | $709.15 | $709.10 | |