| 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 | $243.37 | 13.752% | $276.8382 | $276.84 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.77 | 4.450% | $137.6338 | $137.63 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.83 | 3.562% | $108.564 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.68 | 7.200% | $96.137 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.99 | 10.857% | $105.3031 | $105.30 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.48 | 4.701% | $57.0411 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.46 | 3.625% | $258.5029 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.58 | $1,040.0201 | $1,040.01 | $1,040.05 | $1,039.90 | |