| 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 | $247.55 | 11.805% | $276.7733 | $276.77 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.60 | 12.672% | $189.965 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.67 | 3.470% | $49.3241 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.62 | 8.293% | $59.1496 | $59.15 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.57 | 12.159% | $195.796 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.82 | 5.681% | $33.6277 | $33.63 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.71 | 7.428% | $164.0533 | $164.05 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.54 | $968.6890 | $968.69 | $968.65 | $968.70 | |