| 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 | $248.94 | 11.584% | $277.7772 | $277.78 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.32 | 7.658% | $82.1646 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.85 | 13.710% | $222.701 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.80 | 5.145% | $68.134 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.85 | 6.799% | $260.4294 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.35 | 5.482% | $27.7945 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.67 | 9.344% | $70.7128 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.78 | $1,009.7135 | $1,009.70 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.70 | |