| 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 | $249.50 | 11.247% | $277.5613 | $277.56 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.50 | 4.804% | $95.8957 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.94 | 5.449% | $64.2606 | $64.26 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.84 | 4.624% | $178.7396 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.76 | 6.450% | $50.8405 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.86 | 4.832% | $206.3723 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.56 | 8.734% | $216.9896 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.96 | $1,090.6596 | $1,090.66 | $1,090.65 | $1,090.70 | |