| 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 | $250.76 | 11.225% | $278.9078 | $278.91 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.59 | 4.743% | $66.6061 | $66.61 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.41 | 10.242% | $196.6828 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.65 | 3.775% | $8.9765 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.32 | 8.221% | $255.7479 | $255.75 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.67 | 9.468% | $9.4909 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.57 | 4.230% | $6.8479 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.97 | $823.2599 | $823.27 | $823.30 | $823.20 | |