| 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 | $249.43 | 10.485% | $275.5827 | $275.58 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.41 | 4.865% | $179.7491 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.98 | 10.159% | $182.8419 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.95 | 3.532% | $9.2661 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.73 | 11.757% | $24.2848 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.47 | 8.381% | $112.1418 | $112.14 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.58 | 6.771% | $84.9684 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.55 | $868.8348 | $868.83 | $868.85 | $868.80 | |