| 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 | $248.27 | 11.768% | $277.4864 | $277.49 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.80 | 3.453% | $134.282 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.78 | 3.315% | $28.7009 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.69 | 11.587% | $219.4805 | $219.48 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.53 | 8.846% | $26.6999 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.86 | 6.718% | $92.6953 | $92.70 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.42 | 5.293% | $89.9413 | $89.94 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.35 | $869.2863 | $869.29 | $869.35 | $869.30 | |