| 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 | $247.96 | 11.167% | $275.6497 | $275.65 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.75 | 9.821% | $52.4395 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.97 | 4.724% | $135.0625 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.83 | 12.485% | $173.0357 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.71 | 12.244% | $83.8575 | $83.86 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.31 | 6.684% | $87.8116 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.90 | 5.118% | $256.3828 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.43 | $1,064.2393 | $1,064.24 | $1,064.25 | $1,064.20 | |