| 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 | $247.80 | 11.432% | $276.1285 | $276.13 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.55 | 4.581% | $205.554 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.26 | 11.287% | $139.3981 | $139.40 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.60 | 4.502% | $17.3473 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.56 | 11.837% | $200.8145 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.33 | 5.469% | $8.7856 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.36 | 10.490% | $207.0141 | $207.01 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.46 | $1,055.0421 | $1,055.04 | $1,055.05 | $1,055.00 | |