| 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 | $249.28 | 8.649% | $270.8402 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.75 | 5.445% | $26.0976 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.28 | 13.569% | $19.6247 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.42 | 9.617% | $228.4638 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.53 | 6.137% | $79.1039 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.58 | 5.167% | $29.0051 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.36 | 12.342% | $127.3509 | $127.35 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.20 | $780.4862 | $780.48 | $780.45 | $780.50 | |