| 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 | $245.51 | 12.256% | $275.5997 | $275.60 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.46 | 6.305% | $79.1547 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.62 | 12.285% | $48.9787 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.46 | 6.845% | $161.8274 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.35 | 10.490% | $115.2963 | $115.30 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.85 | 8.544% | $143.1153 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.30 | 11.595% | $184.4665 | $184.47 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.55 | $1,008.4386 | $1,008.45 | $1,008.45 | $1,008.50 | |