| 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 | $250.75 | 10.824% | $277.8912 | $277.89 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.38 | 6.191% | $39.6942 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.62 | 9.406% | $49.911 | $49.91 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.78 | 11.698% | $61.1882 | $61.19 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.43 | 12.613% | $60.1691 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.74 | 3.148% | $187.4612 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.41 | 3.401% | $7.662 | $7.66 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.11 | $683.9769 | $683.97 | $683.95 | $684.10 | |