| 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 | $246.56 | 9.728% | $270.5454 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.95 | 4.202% | $37.4606 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.68 | 11.351% | $10.7788 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.78 | 6.733% | $156.6627 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.60 | 11.465% | $140 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.42 | 3.480% | $78.0446 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.64 | 3.860% | $22.4753 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.63 | $715.9674 | $715.97 | $716.00 | $716.00 | |