| 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 | $247.82 | 11.795% | $277.0504 | $277.05 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.80 | 11.683% | $84.6557 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.94 | 13.715% | $74.9837 | $74.98 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.83 | 11.358% | $163.507 | $163.51 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.67 | 7.446% | $220.9842 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.34 | 6.864% | $120.051 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.47 | 5.640% | $238.1865 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.87 | $1,179.4185 | $1,179.42 | $1,179.45 | $1,179.60 | |