| 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 | $246.76 | 8.798% | $268.4699 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.35 | 13.115% | $87.4945 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.53 | 9.594% | $238.3998 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.74 | 4.760% | $53.1552 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.99 | 12.460% | $19.107 | $19.11 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.29 | 7.768% | $117.7796 | $117.78 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.56 | 8.287% | $79.6559 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.22 | $864.0619 | $864.07 | $864.05 | $864.20 | |