| 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 | $240.42 | 11.785% | $268.7535 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.30 | 5.565% | $17.2071 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.84 | 7.632% | $91.315 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.35 | 3.564% | $55.2514 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.98 | 7.358% | $69.7612 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.52 | 11.697% | $164.7754 | $164.78 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.66 | 11.619% | $104.5424 | $104.54 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.07 | $771.6060 | $771.61 | $771.60 | $771.70 | |