| 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 | $250.77 | 11.375% | $279.2951 | $279.30 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.28 | 8.648% | $178.4869 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.40 | 3.451% | $27.3111 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.32 | 4.403% | $120.3975 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.88 | 3.779% | $218.8492 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.58 | 3.172% | $130.5951 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.54 | 5.548% | $125.1166 | $125.12 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.77 | $1,080.0515 | $1,080.07 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.00 | |