| 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 | $248.96 | 8.712% | $270.6494 | $270.65 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.52 | 6.474% | $77.2149 | $77.21 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.35 | 9.110% | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.94 | 7.871% | $11.8011 | $11.80 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.25 | 9.482% | $19.9805 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.32 | 4.469% | $10.7812 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.73 | 7.191% | $260.1847 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.07 | $728.4618 | $728.45 | $728.50 | $728.50 | |