| 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 | $244.34 | 12.581% | $275.0804 | $275.08 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.50 | 7.774% | $33.9488 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.94 | 9.569% | $248.6559 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.51 | 4.475% | $112.3211 | $112.32 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.48 | 9.698% | $15.8843 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.33 | 6.755% | $183.9709 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.92 | 6.808% | $216.7348 | $216.73 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.02 | $1,086.5962 | $1,086.59 | $1,086.60 | $1,086.60 | |