| 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 | $243.60 | 11.596% | $271.8479 | $271.85 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.29 | 5.337% | $28.7465 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.46 | 13.795% | $179.1816 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.60 | 4.342% | $178.0075 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.59 | 6.606% | $32.6108 | $32.61 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.58 | 3.657% | $10.9669 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.59 | 12.140% | $78.0382 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.71 | $779.3994 | $779.41 | $779.40 | $779.30 | |