| 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 | $247.96 | 7.775% | $267.2389 | $267.24 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.95 | 7.767% | $82.9267 | $82.93 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.59 | 5.866% | $137.1917 | $137.19 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.67 | 13.626% | $276.8725 | $276.87 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.98 | 6.288% | $221.0578 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.40 | 4.358% | $36.9427 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.76 | 9.518% | $172.7756 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.31 | $1,195.0059 | $1,195.01 | $1,195.05 | $1,195.00 | |