| 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 | $246.95 | 10.162% | $272.0451 | $272.05 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.37 | 11.368% | $80.597 | $80.60 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.50 | 13.675% | $262.0209 | $262.02 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.66 | 12.729% | $32.3081 | $32.31 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.64 | 8.759% | $10.4844 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.79 | 13.240% | $49.5878 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.32 | 10.133% | $80.7495 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.23 | $787.7928 | $787.80 | $787.80 | $787.70 | |