| 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 | $250.33 | 10.843% | $277.4733 | $277.47 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.94 | 13.552% | $208.8675 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.52 | 6.156% | $98.2155 | $98.22 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.52 | 7.792% | $23.1968 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.78 | 5.556% | $28.2679 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.96 | 11.840% | $115.1505 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.77 | 10.400% | $75.9221 | $75.92 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.82 | $827.0936 | $827.10 | $827.00 | $827.20 | |