| 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 | $245.96 | 12.359% | $276.3582 | $276.36 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.76 | 11.488% | $72.1996 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.34 | 5.730% | $79.657 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.81 | 12.705% | $49.3761 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.70 | 12.672% | $125.8546 | $125.85 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.50 | 10.409% | $236.8273 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.28 | 7.115% | $220.9568 | $220.96 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.35 | $1,061.2296 | $1,061.24 | $1,061.25 | $1,061.40 | |