| 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 | $250.75 | 10.571% | $277.2568 | $277.26 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.37 | 10.226% | $95.2022 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.60 | 6.813% | $5.9815 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.96 | 13.851% | $165.0384 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.72 | 4.442% | $18.5071 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.74 | 3.307% | $207.3785 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.34 | 11.340% | $36.0074 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.48 | $805.3719 | $805.38 | $805.40 | $805.40 | |