| 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 | $250.94 | 10.401% | $277.0403 | $277.04 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.43 | 12.318% | $208.2713 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.52 | 11.851% | $69.9292 | $69.93 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.76 | 12.313% | $142.368 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.59 | 5.826% | $99.0426 | $99.04 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.83 | 12.368% | $61.6114 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.96 | 11.272% | $121.242 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.03 | $979.5048 | $979.50 | $979.50 | $979.40 | |