| 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 | $248.87 | 11.390% | $277.2163 | $277.22 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.98 | 9.795% | $12.0555 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.94 | 5.557% | $181.4947 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.92 | 5.584% | $65.3776 | $65.38 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.98 | 11.125% | $137.7728 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.83 | 11.590% | $162.7317 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.41 | 5.830% | $251.251 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.93 | $1,087.8996 | $1,087.90 | $1,087.90 | $1,088.00 | |