| 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 | $239.60 | 13.814% | $272.6983 | $272.70 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.66 | 10.103% | $163.6791 | $163.68 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.36 | 8.735% | $75.4186 | $75.42 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.30 | 9.125% | $7.9661 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.78 | 4.345% | $30.0305 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.30 | 8.592% | $22.0442 | $22.04 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.79 | 12.122% | $167.9475 | $167.95 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.79 | $739.7843 | $739.79 | $739.80 | $739.70 | |