| 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 | 12.254% | $276.9306 | $276.93 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.70 | 12.864% | $87.6953 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.93 | 10.768% | $34.2605 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.49 | 3.675% | $23.3165 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.32 | 12.271% | $149.6797 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.27 | 5.459% | $86.7611 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.71 | 3.738% | $84.7643 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.12 | $743.4080 | $743.41 | $743.40 | $743.50 | |