| 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 | $247.59 | 11.653% | $276.4417 | $276.44 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.97 | 13.680% | $84.0891 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.66 | 12.628% | $248.5249 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.69 | 4.798% | $182.0236 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.48 | 10.648% | $52.5357 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.39 | 6.590% | $215.7275 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.50 | 7.751% | $156.7777 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.28 | $1,216.1202 | $1,216.12 | $1,216.15 | $1,216.00 | |