| 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 | $246.50 | 13.349% | $279.4053 | $279.41 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.33 | 8.768% | $48.2169 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.92 | 5.637% | $69.6359 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.55 | 3.220% | $44.9523 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.62 | 11.567% | $75.4416 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.91 | 5.839% | $30.5981 | $30.60 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.89 | 6.625% | $42.5327 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.72 | $590.7828 | $590.79 | $590.80 | $590.70 | |