| 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 | $250.60 | 10.700% | $277.4142 | $277.41 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.98 | 4.706% | $102.5909 | $102.59 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.60 | 9.645% | $41.2265 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.36 | 12.289% | $71.1463 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.62 | 10.516% | $7.3162 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.63 | 11.790% | $114.7301 | $114.73 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.29 | 12.187% | $99.0499 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.08 | $713.4741 | $713.48 | $713.50 | $713.30 | |