| 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 | $249.60 | 8.300% | $270.3168 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.59 | 12.520% | $28.7939 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.49 | 13.651% | $249.4526 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.68 | 12.128% | $10.854 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.27 | 5.375% | $41.3808 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.89 | 8.613% | $73.7374 | $73.74 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.42 | 11.218% | $8.2524 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.94 | $682.7879 | $682.78 | $682.80 | $682.90 | |