| 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 | $245.58 | 12.584% | $276.4838 | $276.48 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.91 | 5.872% | $119.5401 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.31 | 10.242% | $192.1628 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.90 | 7.325% | $236.0077 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.85 | 9.509% | $171.7649 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.74 | 8.405% | $13.8108 | $13.81 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.52 | 3.496% | $86.4399 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.81 | $1,096.2100 | $1,096.20 | $1,096.20 | $1,096.20 | |