| 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 | $247.78 | 11.552% | $276.4035 | $276.40 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.69 | 6.650% | $19.9329 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.80 | 6.379% | $194.4608 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.39 | 9.206% | $89.9748 | $89.97 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.31 | 5.189% | $51.8687 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.70 | 9.304% | $75.0918 | $75.09 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.75 | 9.194% | $212.6553 | $212.66 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.42 | $920.3878 | $920.38 | $920.35 | $920.50 | |