| 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 | $250.84 | 10.443% | $277.0352 | $277.04 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.44 | 5.525% | $129.2048 | $129.20 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.78 | 4.643% | $209.0558 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.33 | 5.500% | $17.2282 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.53 | 3.371% | $224.8629 | $224.86 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.49 | 13.121% | $39.0154 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.99 | 6.320% | $169.0382 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.40 | $1,065.4405 | $1,065.45 | $1,065.45 | $1,065.40 | |