| 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 | $245.96 | 12.156% | $275.8589 | $275.86 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.70 | 3.435% | $140.3613 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.42 | 8.380% | $77.405 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.42 | 8.770% | $138.5947 | $138.59 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.66 | 11.830% | $141.6439 | $141.64 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.70 | 11.375% | $26.3959 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.80 | 8.395% | $187.3066 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.66 | $987.5663 | $987.57 | $987.55 | $987.60 | |