| 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 | $250.91 | 10.586% | $277.4713 | $277.47 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.62 | 13.131% | $12.0145 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.74 | 10.549% | $47.2486 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.84 | 5.519% | $50.4803 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.80 | 8.341% | $76.7054 | $76.71 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.32 | 5.537% | $73.1582 | $73.16 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.57 | 12.539% | $115.4313 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.80 | $652.5096 | $652.51 | $652.50 | $652.50 | |