| 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 | $249.52 | 11.186% | $277.4313 | $277.43 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.75 | 10.365% | $35.0409 | $35.04 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.79 | 11.515% | $162.5777 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.62 | 7.110% | $10.304 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.91 | 8.276% | $78.944 | $78.94 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.73 | 7.830% | $216.4472 | $216.45 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.34 | 4.479% | $117.3717 | $117.37 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.66 | $898.1168 | $898.11 | $898.15 | $898.00 | |