| 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 | $250.41 | 11.150% | $278.3307 | $278.33 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.43 | 12.867% | $9.5147 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.80 | 7.658% | $211.8709 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.55 | 8.109% | $73.0276 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.56 | 6.142% | $8.0243 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.29 | 5.664% | $176.7653 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.51 | 8.780% | $130.003 | $130.00 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.55 | $887.5365 | $887.53 | $887.50 | $887.50 | |