| 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 | $249.33 | 3.549% | $258.1787 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.66 | 4.816% | $24.7995 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.53 | 9.204% | $61.733 | $61.73 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.27 | 10.491% | $45.5996 | $45.60 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.98 | 12.566% | $190.214 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.94 | 9.477% | $97.3688 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.28 | 13.655% | $95.7884 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.99 | $773.6820 | $773.68 | $773.70 | $773.70 | |