| 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 | $243.53 | 13.435% | $276.2483 | $276.25 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.91 | 13.305% | $235.5724 | $235.57 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.73 | 8.792% | $83.4761 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.32 | 10.330% | $79.7907 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.99 | 7.244% | $106.1608 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.85 | 9.108% | $83.8495 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.78 | 8.397% | $187.2883 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.11 | $1,052.3861 | $1,052.39 | $1,052.40 | $1,052.40 | |