| 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 | $244.28 | 13.754% | $277.8783 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.45 | 13.573% | $186.7708 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.71 | 12.439% | $8.669 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.51 | 4.249% | $39.1038 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.49 | 4.730% | $138.7568 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.88 | 10.437% | $44.0423 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.95 | 9.132% | $188.7438 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.27 | $883.9648 | $883.96 | $883.95 | $884.00 | |