| 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 | $245.50 | 13.423% | $278.4535 | $278.45 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.84 | 11.734% | $81.387 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.45 | 10.871% | $256.6109 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.74 | 3.749% | $16.3301 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.64 | 12.266% | $9.6998 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.40 | 11.478% | $67.3327 | $67.33 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.69 | 7.197% | $50.0503 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.26 | $759.8643 | $759.86 | $759.90 | $759.90 | |