| 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 | $248.79 | 11.526% | $277.4655 | $277.47 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.30 | 6.392% | $87.5606 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.73 | 11.255% | $165.4696 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.68 | 3.245% | $224.7437 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.79 | 12.584% | $108.9701 | $108.97 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.81 | 10.811% | $106.168 | $106.17 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.87 | 3.195% | $196.9683 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.97 | $1,167.3458 | $1,167.35 | $1,167.25 | $1,167.50 | |