| 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 | $250.48 | 12.642% | $282.1457 | $282.15 | $282.15 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.30 | 4.382% | $77.5558 | $77.56 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.27 | 3.544% | $45.8389 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.60 | 13.614% | $96.1174 | $96.12 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.45 | 7.352% | $11.2183 | $11.22 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.51 | 9.543% | $161.5869 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.59 | 5.177% | $197.3015 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.20 | $871.7645 | $871.78 | $871.75 | $871.70 | |