| 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 | $249.42 | 4.222% | $259.9505 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.84 | 4.258% | $76.9841 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.83 | 8.607% | $239.8368 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.31 | 4.351% | $26.4112 | $26.41 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.93 | 4.765% | $18.7844 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.26 | 13.595% | $127.5217 | $127.52 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.31 | 5.441% | $29.8503 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.90 | $779.3390 | $779.33 | $779.35 | $779.40 | |