| 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 | $250.39 | 10.540% | $276.7811 | $276.78 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.59 | 10.591% | $47.1007 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.94 | 6.615% | $165.1893 | $165.19 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.50 | 13.843% | $35.8605 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.71 | 5.580% | $8.1402 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.98 | 10.477% | $85.0452 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.89 | 10.421% | $251.6384 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.00 | $869.7554 | $869.76 | $869.80 | $869.70 | |