| 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 | $249.36 | 9.327% | $272.6178 | $272.62 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.50 | 11.772% | $16.2069 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.67 | 7.600% | $42.6849 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.70 | 3.874% | $76.5551 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.37 | 8.276% | $124.918 | $124.92 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.84 | 5.655% | $196.3493 | $196.35 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.42 | 10.338% | $49.0121 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.86 | $778.3441 | $778.35 | $778.30 | $778.30 | |