| 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 | $247.98 | 11.327% | $276.0687 | $276.07 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.46 | 6.198% | $188.459 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.55 | 8.729% | $44.0896 | $44.09 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.57 | 12.329% | $137.6817 | $137.68 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.36 | 12.742% | $185.3028 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.80 | 13.498% | $115.541 | $115.54 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.62 | 5.780% | $50.3724 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.34 | $997.5152 | $997.51 | $997.50 | $997.60 | |