| 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 | $249.43 | 10.669% | $276.0417 | $276.04 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.46 | 6.834% | $48.5667 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.36 | 13.789% | $36.8221 | $36.82 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.62 | 7.106% | $187.0285 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.27 | 12.589% | $229.9856 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.57 | 9.271% | $202.7742 | $202.77 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.87 | 5.861% | $75.0237 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.58 | $1,056.2425 | $1,056.24 | $1,056.20 | $1,056.20 | |