| 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 | $248.67 | 8.516% | $269.8467 | $269.85 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.51 | 11.695% | $86.5748 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.40 | 8.366% | $11.2701 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.60 | 6.721% | $23.0517 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.50 | 9.120% | $20.1872 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.55 | 6.322% | $29.2917 | $29.29 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.57 | 5.501% | $246.4187 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.80 | $686.6409 | $686.64 | $686.60 | $686.70 | |