| 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 | $245.76 | 10.603% | $271.8179 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.46 | 12.800% | $168.5909 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.57 | 12.230% | $182.4523 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.64 | 5.406% | $84.9994 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.78 | 8.114% | $25.7095 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.26 | 13.248% | $12.7517 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.92 | 12.728% | $22.4554 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.39 | $768.7771 | $768.78 | $768.75 | $768.90 | |