| 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 | $240.80 | 11.366% | $268.1693 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.80 | 7.558% | $51.4127 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.80 | 6.609% | $208.7404 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.39 | 5.856% | $70.2778 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.97 | 3.686% | $16.5587 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.70 | 12.490% | $36.7842 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.85 | 6.200% | $119.8467 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.31 | $771.7898 | $771.79 | $771.80 | $771.80 | |