| 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 | $247.71 | 11.766% | $276.8556 | $276.86 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.42 | 7.735% | $251.475 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.62 | 10.467% | $62.5464 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.34 | 7.157% | $158.9567 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.69 | 3.402% | $109.2856 | $109.29 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.78 | 13.499% | $86.0095 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.41 | 10.238% | $197.778 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.97 | $1,142.9068 | $1,142.93 | $1,142.95 | $1,143.00 | |