| 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 | $245.30 | 12.523% | $276.0189 | $276.02 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.83 | 5.253% | $111.3892 | $111.39 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.53 | 12.798% | $50.2289 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.97 | 11.525% | $41.2308 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.62 | 7.177% | $246.0998 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.46 | 5.606% | $81.8024 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.92 | 4.694% | $109.8449 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.63 | $916.6149 | $916.61 | $916.65 | $916.50 | |