| 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 | $250.97 | 8.369% | $271.9737 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.43 | 3.133% | $15.9134 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.79 | 11.872% | $75.838 | $75.84 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.77 | 4.544% | $49.9407 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.51 | 10.286% | $270.7632 | $270.76 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.39 | 6.782% | $54.8753 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.44 | 10.597% | $19.2881 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.30 | $758.5924 | $758.59 | $758.60 | $758.60 | |