| 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 | $245.70 | 13.180% | $278.0833 | $278.08 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.76 | 5.289% | $125.0412 | $125.04 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.45 | 5.482% | $13.1325 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.90 | 4.590% | $85.6592 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.49 | 10.729% | $134.5247 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.27 | 9.596% | $49.6141 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.35 | 11.440% | $23.7924 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.92 | $709.8474 | $709.83 | $709.85 | $709.80 | |