| 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 | $249.67 | 11.611% | $278.6592 | $278.66 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.45 | 4.106% | $32.7413 | $32.74 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.39 | 5.846% | $41.6927 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.50 | 6.577% | $138.0172 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.61 | 13.378% | $29.0361 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.60 | 12.569% | $77.2223 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.59 | 8.262% | $55.8524 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $595.81 | $653.2212 | $653.22 | $653.20 | $653.20 | |