| 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 | $250.38 | 10.298% | $276.1641 | $276.16 | $276.15 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.83 | 4.623% | $25.9779 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.69 | 5.857% | $56.8346 | $56.83 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.77 | 12.667% | $47.061 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.76 | 10.495% | $121.2793 | $121.28 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.41 | 3.758% | $172.6637 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.58 | 12.441% | $180.5578 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.42 | $880.5384 | $880.53 | $880.55 | $880.70 | |