| 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 | $240.77 | 4.777% | $252.2716 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.62 | 6.567% | $115.7531 | $115.75 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.30 | 12.271% | $265.2964 | $265.30 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.57 | 10.786% | $116.9568 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.95 | 8.538% | $108.4837 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.36 | 5.237% | $175.0723 | $175.07 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.67 | 9.848% | $259.9773 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.24 | $1,293.8112 | $1,293.81 | $1,293.80 | $1,294.00 | |