| 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 | $249.75 | 11.494% | $278.4563 | $278.46 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.83 | 4.744% | $26.0079 | $26.01 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.94 | 12.770% | $76.6159 | $76.62 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.78 | 8.106% | $93.8144 | $93.81 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.83 | 13.815% | $93.1348 | $93.13 | $93.15 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.30 | 7.366% | $50.7841 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.37 | 6.805% | $67.6823 | $67.68 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.80 | $686.4957 | $686.49 | $686.50 | $686.50 | |