| 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 | $250.98 | 9.187% | $274.0375 | $274.04 | $274.05 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.30 | 3.673% | $185.8857 | $185.89 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.71 | 3.114% | $206.9601 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.32 | 5.766% | $130.4306 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.64 | 12.128% | $8.5666 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.63 | 8.185% | $188.9235 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.43 | 4.848% | $81.1838 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.01 | $1,075.9878 | $1,075.99 | $1,076.00 | $1,076.00 | |