| 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 | $247.77 | 11.378% | $275.9613 | $275.96 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.79 | 4.756% | $8.1605 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.62 | 8.778% | $145.3492 | $145.35 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.78 | 12.370% | $127.8546 | $127.85 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.73 | 4.749% | $240.6399 | $240.64 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.63 | 3.515% | $39.9878 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.36 | 11.810% | $168.1175 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.68 | $1,006.0708 | $1,006.07 | $1,006.05 | $1,006.10 | |