| 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 | $249.96 | 8.340% | $270.8067 | $270.81 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.26 | 8.558% | $113.1826 | $113.18 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.52 | 8.566% | $29.8774 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.76 | 5.651% | $35.6678 | $35.67 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.50 | 13.614% | $98.2761 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.66 | 10.125% | $16.1443 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.47 | 8.841% | $216.0167 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.13 | $779.9716 | $779.98 | $780.00 | $780.00 | |