| 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 | $246.79 | 10.540% | $272.8017 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.59 | 9.155% | $85.7849 | $85.78 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.79 | 9.167% | $219.1964 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.89 | 11.207% | $139.9985 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.65 | 13.697% | $63.2724 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.65 | 3.825% | $83.7349 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.37 | 8.542% | $172.9834 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.73 | $1,037.7722 | $1,037.76 | $1,037.80 | $1,037.80 | |