| 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 | $250.95 | 9.512% | $274.8204 | $274.82 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.30 | 8.444% | $186.849 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.75 | 3.588% | $135.4413 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.45 | 3.625% | $6.6838 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.82 | 13.786% | $69.2046 | $69.20 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.50 | 13.196% | $15.2815 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.57 | 5.710% | $117.9406 | $117.94 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.34 | $806.2212 | $806.21 | $806.25 | $806.10 | |