| 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 | $236.73 | 9.593% | $259.4395 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.54 | 9.601% | $12.648 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.35 | 5.541% | $161.8471 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.74 | 4.445% | $75.9733 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.50 | 4.867% | $42.4711 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.97 | 5.336% | $177.9862 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.38 | 3.266% | $16.915 | $16.92 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.21 | $747.2802 | $747.29 | $747.25 | $747.20 | |