| 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 | $246.70 | 12.778% | $278.2233 | $278.22 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.28 | 7.529% | $34.7104 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.25 | 13.570% | $136.5679 | $136.57 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.37 | 8.607% | $85.1153 | $85.12 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.44 | 5.370% | $64.7393 | $64.74 | $64.75 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.75 | 3.851% | $102.5529 | $102.55 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.43 | 13.714% | $27.7803 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.22 | $729.6894 | $729.69 | $729.65 | $729.70 | |