| 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 | $247.49 | 11.743% | $276.5528 | $276.55 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.94 | 5.840% | $97.3093 | $97.31 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.54 | 5.143% | $24.7507 | $24.75 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.69 | 3.834% | $48.4801 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.79 | 12.215% | $32.3067 | $32.31 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.61 | 8.403% | $34.2662 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.97 | 10.132% | $75.958 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.03 | $589.6238 | $589.63 | $589.60 | $589.80 | |