| 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 | $250.50 | 10.744% | $277.4137 | $277.41 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.81 | 3.795% | $199.0892 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.92 | 11.631% | $82.5176 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.51 | 13.304% | $68.5603 | $68.56 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.89 | 6.647% | $177.9832 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.94 | 10.665% | $226.7969 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.43 | 11.377% | $7.1615 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.00 | $1,039.5224 | $1,039.52 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.60 | |