| 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 | $246.94 | 11.758% | $275.9752 | $275.98 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.43 | 6.429% | $165.4226 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.84 | 4.346% | $50.9626 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.74 | 12.694% | $199.1754 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.62 | 10.366% | $84.5624 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.46 | 7.189% | $230.9494 | $230.95 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.45 | 4.325% | $46.3725 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.48 | $1,053.4201 | $1,053.42 | $1,053.40 | $1,053.50 | |