| 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 | $223.85 | 13.456% | $253.9713 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.85 | 7.264% | $84.5777 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.26 | 4.606% | $86.0489 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.54 | 6.761% | $141.501 | $141.50 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.88 | 6.595% | $86.214 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.74 | 9.374% | $273.1506 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.37 | 10.554% | $151.868 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.49 | $1,077.3315 | $1,077.33 | $1,077.30 | $1,077.40 | |