| 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 | $244.57 | 13.477% | $277.5307 | $277.53 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.33 | 6.378% | $73.7519 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.83 | 5.200% | $150.2572 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.59 | 6.684% | $139.3186 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.49 | 12.170% | $40.9308 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.66 | 13.687% | $184.9233 | $184.92 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.64 | 10.867% | $211.3568 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.11 | $1,078.0693 | $1,078.07 | $1,078.05 | $1,078.10 | |