| 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 | $240.57 | 7.452% | $258.4973 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.82 | 6.529% | $86.0967 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.80 | 10.774% | $70.6738 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.53 | 8.445% | $131.7932 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.42 | 13.413% | $115.0235 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.28 | 12.580% | $39.7182 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.26 | 4.306% | $27.3908 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.68 | $729.1935 | $729.19 | $729.15 | $729.20 | |