| 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 | $246.97 | 12.222% | $277.1547 | $277.15 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.38 | 7.770% | $56.4499 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.83 | 6.263% | $115.646 | $115.65 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.62 | 7.714% | $77.1448 | $77.14 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.31 | 4.289% | $61.8538 | $61.85 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.77 | 6.510% | $241.5327 | $241.53 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.80 | 9.659% | $10.7466 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.68 | $840.5285 | $840.52 | $840.55 | $840.40 | |