| 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 | $227.92 | 13.759% | $259.2795 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.48 | 4.531% | $73.6734 | $73.67 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.68 | 12.261% | $73.733 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.96 | 10.332% | $88.2215 | $88.22 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.59 | 4.251% | $42.3155 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.75 | 11.789% | $74.6192 | $74.62 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.92 | 8.269% | $266.2551 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.30 | $878.0972 | $878.10 | $878.05 | $878.10 | |