| 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 | $243.37 | 13.843% | $277.0597 | $277.06 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.39 | 10.499% | $51.2605 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.28 | 11.652% | $191.2375 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.81 | 10.456% | $55.0181 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.55 | 3.421% | $216.7187 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.83 | 6.608% | $174.6559 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.98 | 9.612% | $12.0354 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.21 | $977.9858 | $978.00 | $977.95 | $978.00 | |