| 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 | $243.57 | 13.537% | $276.5421 | $276.54 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.25 | 6.660% | $83.4615 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.81 | 9.378% | $24.9491 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.45 | 6.431% | $234.6271 | $234.63 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.70 | 12.515% | $192.0631 | $192.06 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.75 | 10.670% | $86.0459 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.46 | 8.527% | $80.8092 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.99 | $978.4980 | $978.50 | $978.50 | $978.40 | |