| 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 | $245.70 | 12.775% | $277.0882 | $277.09 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.33 | 6.709% | $257.5208 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.46 | 10.522% | $143.0818 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.67 | 8.590% | $216.8217 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.73 | 3.434% | $59.7124 | $59.71 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.78 | 10.753% | $147.0578 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.65 | 4.797% | $81.3749 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.32 | $1,182.6576 | $1,182.65 | $1,182.60 | $1,182.70 | |