| 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 | $250.40 | 11.292% | $278.6752 | $278.68 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.79 | 7.723% | $202.293 | $202.29 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.73 | 6.255% | $79.4044 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.58 | 7.751% | $18.9426 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.88 | 5.214% | $63.0021 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.64 | 5.357% | $41.7635 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.70 | 5.635% | $33.4863 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.72 | $717.5671 | $717.56 | $717.60 | $717.60 | |