| 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 | $246.90 | 12.600% | $278.0094 | $278.01 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.42 | 3.193% | $219.2026 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.27 | 6.136% | $69.275 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.59 | 9.188% | $7.1955 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.30 | 10.448% | $33.4657 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.29 | 4.251% | $52.4278 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.35 | 7.439% | $25.087 | $25.09 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.12 | $684.6630 | $684.68 | $684.70 | $684.70 | |