| 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 | $249.85 | 8.382% | $270.7924 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.26 | 5.262% | $80.2728 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.75 | 12.295% | $266.9814 | $266.98 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.43 | 3.178% | $20.0475 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.39 | 11.191% | $61.5887 | $61.59 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.64 | 5.711% | $39.7896 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.28 | 5.413% | $123.6284 | $123.63 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.60 | $863.1008 | $863.10 | $863.15 | $863.10 | |