| 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 | $250.25 | 10.683% | $276.9842 | $276.98 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.57 | 5.556% | $36.4907 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.47 | 10.198% | $99.6961 | $99.70 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.92 | 13.749% | $252.4318 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.42 | 12.204% | $21.79 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.97 | 7.132% | $61.0331 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.93 | 6.521% | $181.0111 | $181.01 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.53 | $929.4370 | $929.43 | $929.50 | $929.40 | |