| 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 | $250.95 | 11.437% | $279.6512 | $279.65 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.75 | 11.688% | $65.6167 | $65.62 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.66 | 13.358% | $59.6943 | $59.69 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.85 | 11.345% | $39.9172 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.57 | 8.800% | $139.8842 | $139.88 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.39 | 8.254% | $33.9809 | $33.98 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.65 | 6.321% | $257.9879 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.82 | $876.7324 | $876.73 | $876.75 | $876.80 | |