| 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 | $250.60 | 10.578% | $277.1085 | $277.11 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.70 | 11.566% | $154.742 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.46 | 4.326% | $256.0786 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 4.527% | $16.0867 | $16.09 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.49 | 12.563% | $27.5667 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.95 | 11.792% | $49.1326 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.64 | 11.619% | $182.6533 | $182.65 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.23 | $963.3684 | $963.37 | $963.40 | $963.40 | |