| 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 | $250.62 | 10.296% | $276.4238 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.29 | 10.329% | $58.7943 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.37 | 8.238% | $54.5195 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.40 | 7.695% | $171.6658 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.55 | 8.726% | $7.1216 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.68 | 9.865% | $69.962 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.32 | 11.113% | $270.3602 | $270.36 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.23 | $908.8472 | $908.84 | $908.75 | $908.90 | |