| 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 | $250.35 | 11.541% | $279.2429 | $279.24 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.41 | 5.167% | $114.0115 | $114.01 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.66 | 6.643% | $153.2033 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.34 | 3.685% | $66.7109 | $66.71 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.30 | 5.547% | $56.2566 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.73 | 7.513% | $28.7382 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.62 | 3.696% | $28.6408 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.41 | $726.8042 | $726.80 | $726.80 | $726.70 | |