| 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 | $245.82 | 5.519% | $259.3868 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.93 | 4.491% | $123.2262 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.41 | 7.604% | $26.2661 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.83 | 7.628% | $19.1901 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.33 | 3.212% | $20.983 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.29 | 6.378% | $68.3904 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.37 | 4.631% | $261.9646 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.98 | $779.4072 | $779.41 | $779.45 | $779.50 | |