| 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 | $104.25 | 6.667% | $111.2003 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.63 | 5.382% | $251.4731 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.67 | 8.119% | $186.6891 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.56 | 8.145% | $27.6419 | $27.64 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.44 | 13.684% | $280.1628 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.71 | 3.602% | $256.6325 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.53 | 8.526% | $163.3642 | $163.36 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.79 | $1,277.1639 | $1,277.15 | $1,277.15 | $1,277.20 | |