| 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 | $233.27 | 7.715% | $251.2668 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.72 | 8.487% | $173.2754 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.74 | 3.537% | $121.9045 | $121.90 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.52 | 10.163% | $66.6706 | $66.67 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.56 | 6.587% | $35.7706 | $35.77 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.81 | 3.583% | $10.1615 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.65 | 13.296% | $30.1934 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.27 | $689.2428 | $689.24 | $689.20 | $689.40 | |