| 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 | $249.86 | 8.728% | $271.6678 | $271.67 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.27 | 4.213% | $132.6319 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.91 | 11.719% | $129.4935 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.82 | 6.189% | $26.3561 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.67 | 8.620% | $36.5724 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.88 | 12.506% | $157.3734 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.27 | 13.277% | $30.8906 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.68 | $784.9857 | $784.98 | $784.95 | $785.10 | |