| 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 | $246.48 | 12.174% | $276.4865 | $276.49 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.56 | 10.125% | $32.553 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.92 | 6.604% | $186.4717 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.29 | 10.744% | $108.8503 | $108.85 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.73 | 13.715% | $50.8647 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.38 | 7.147% | $63.6239 | $63.62 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.97 | 9.307% | $251.3733 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.33 | $970.2234 | $970.21 | $970.15 | $970.40 | |