| 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 | $250.95 | 10.595% | $277.5382 | $277.54 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.95 | 13.756% | $102.3235 | $102.32 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.89 | 8.648% | $99.8366 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.94 | 10.105% | $230.0534 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.36 | 12.581% | $39.8086 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.75 | 12.180% | $84.9764 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.82 | 13.230% | $123.2169 | $123.22 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.66 | $957.7536 | $957.76 | $957.75 | $957.70 | |