| 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 | $244.71 | 12.856% | $276.1699 | $276.17 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.64 | 12.221% | $70.2952 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.32 | 11.420% | $72.7795 | $72.78 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.60 | 8.485% | $6.0752 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.42 | 9.847% | $254.2079 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.33 | 12.747% | $78.1675 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.28 | 11.254% | $238.3951 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.30 | $996.0903 | $996.11 | $996.10 | $996.20 | |