| 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 | $243.76 | 13.262% | $276.0875 | $276.09 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.49 | 7.544% | $126.3534 | $126.35 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.26 | 6.270% | $86.355 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.71 | 10.769% | $170.263 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.95 | 5.638% | $238.6891 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.54 | 5.575% | $204.3299 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.68 | 11.687% | $174.9912 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.39 | $1,277.0691 | $1,277.07 | $1,277.10 | $1,277.20 | |