| 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 | $246.90 | 12.251% | $277.1477 | $277.15 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.75 | 5.803% | $28.3023 | $28.30 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.42 | 8.609% | $229.6211 | $229.62 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.61 | 5.779% | $251.3415 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.68 | 8.313% | $58.1424 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.49 | 5.273% | $93.1561 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.72 | 3.455% | $32.8159 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.57 | $970.5270 | $970.53 | $970.50 | $970.40 | |