| 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 | $246.87 | 11.810% | $276.0253 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.59 | 5.207% | $90.0467 | $90.05 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.77 | 12.498% | $148.2386 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.74 | 12.857% | $97.8922 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.72 | 3.718% | $21.4904 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.62 | 5.660% | $96.8057 | $96.81 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.94 | 4.651% | $229.1229 | $229.12 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.25 | $959.6218 | $959.63 | $959.65 | $959.50 | |