| 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 | $244.96 | 13.399% | $277.7822 | $277.78 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.70 | 7.370% | $244.4815 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.74 | 7.107% | $185.0166 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.59 | 6.477% | $48.5429 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.59 | 9.482% | $38.9646 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.93 | 10.271% | $67.1881 | $67.19 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.63 | 5.186% | $87.9671 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.14 | $949.9430 | $949.94 | $949.95 | $950.00 | |