| 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 | $248.91 | 11.624% | $277.8433 | $277.84 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.28 | 3.541% | $38.6001 | $38.60 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.72 | 9.669% | $40.2705 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.54 | 9.701% | $219.9944 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.60 | 13.376% | $18.8204 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.96 | 7.452% | $158.986 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.79 | 13.668% | $135.0262 | $135.03 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.80 | $889.5409 | $889.54 | $889.55 | $889.50 | |