| 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 | $243.99 | 13.556% | $277.0653 | $277.07 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.54 | 5.775% | $36.5347 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.77 | 9.258% | $44.5445 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.50 | 10.171% | $111.8236 | $111.82 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.74 | 3.365% | $186.8219 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.91 | 6.341% | $230.6643 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.30 | 11.403% | $92.7987 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.75 | $980.2530 | $980.24 | $980.20 | $980.20 | |