| 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 | $97.25 | 9.276% | $106.2709 | $106.27 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.84 | 7.425% | $259.7966 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.53 | 12.724% | $221.5365 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.52 | 7.674% | $190.0661 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.58 | 12.858% | $172.1987 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.96 | 10.145% | $182.7966 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.49 | 12.300% | $276.8083 | $276.81 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.17 | $1,409.4737 | $1,409.49 | $1,409.45 | $1,409.50 | |