| 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 | $244.29 | 13.532% | $277.3473 | $277.35 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.83 | 13.713% | $276.1293 | $276.13 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.29 | 11.734% | $36.0789 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.71 | 11.697% | $149.3501 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.48 | 3.607% | $185.9538 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.37 | 8.799% | $138.5773 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.58 | 7.766% | $43.7314 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.55 | $1,107.1681 | $1,107.17 | $1,107.25 | $1,107.20 | |