| 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 | $244.89 | 13.213% | $277.2473 | $277.25 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.55 | 6.323% | $25.0391 | $25.04 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.26 | 9.720% | $170.3513 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.67 | 11.486% | $256.0499 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.77 | 13.193% | $278.1944 | $278.19 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.25 | 8.379% | $95.6445 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.38 | 13.671% | $81.1384 | $81.14 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.77 | $1,183.6649 | $1,183.66 | $1,183.70 | $1,183.50 | |