| 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 | $249.79 | 10.365% | $275.6807 | $275.68 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.60 | 3.477% | $36.8378 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.66 | 8.141% | $58.0285 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.27 | 4.666% | $68.3155 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.67 | 4.603% | $262.2083 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.43 | 13.688% | $227.8649 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.27 | 13.209% | $209.7423 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.69 | $1,138.6780 | $1,138.68 | $1,138.70 | $1,138.60 | |