| 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 | $248.43 | 12.857% | $280.3706 | $280.37 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.39 | 4.585% | $72.5715 | $72.57 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.87 | 13.198% | $42.8681 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.53 | 7.495% | $206.9601 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.27 | 5.215% | $87.6125 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.72 | 8.320% | $101.5175 | $101.52 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.26 | 11.669% | $84.0421 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.47 | $875.9424 | $875.94 | $875.85 | $876.00 | |