| 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 | $240.27 | 12.245% | $269.6911 | $269.69 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.74 | 3.673% | $54.6771 | $54.68 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.59 | 8.868% | $56.165 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.42 | 6.485% | $5.7715 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.63 | 4.218% | $28.7954 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.96 | 10.782% | $119.6002 | $119.60 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.65 | 13.797% | $178.263 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.26 | $712.9633 | $712.97 | $712.95 | $713.10 | |