| 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 | $250.58 | 10.525% | $276.9535 | $276.95 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.51 | 3.600% | $74.0844 | $74.08 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.52 | 4.282% | $8.8848 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.69 | 12.439% | $28.8856 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.69 | 10.394% | $104.5321 | $104.53 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.67 | 7.645% | $135.2775 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.98 | 4.664% | $73.2439 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.64 | $701.8618 | $701.85 | $701.95 | $701.90 | |