| 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 | $250.39 | 11.303% | $278.6916 | $278.69 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.70 | 5.469% | $37.6524 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.78 | 4.199% | $57.0802 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.48 | 13.263% | $78.6951 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.97 | 10.509% | $24.2788 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.95 | 10.207% | $174.072 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.34 | 13.154% | $204.0619 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.61 | $854.5320 | $854.53 | $854.55 | $854.70 | |