| 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 | $250.43 | 10.533% | $276.8078 | $276.81 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.88 | 11.575% | $61.2324 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.37 | 13.702% | $215.3175 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.61 | 8.613% | $36.5048 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.39 | 4.453% | $20.2534 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.57 | 6.303% | $117.5392 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.39 | 11.603% | $252.658 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.64 | $980.3131 | $980.31 | $980.30 | $980.30 | |