| 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 | $249.73 | 11.119% | $277.4975 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.25 | 4.773% | $120.7509 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.37 | 13.652% | $211.8132 | $211.81 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.75 | 5.873% | $7.1464 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.45 | 8.330% | $173.8155 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.51 | 12.872% | $195.8442 | $195.84 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.81 | 10.299% | $157.518 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.87 | $1,144.3857 | $1,144.39 | $1,144.35 | $1,144.30 | |