| 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 | $242.87 | 13.645% | $276.0096 | $276.01 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.66 | 6.674% | $42.3069 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.43 | 9.153% | $230.7822 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.45 | 4.356% | $95.4336 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.64 | 13.192% | $179.5678 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.39 | 7.149% | $126.8537 | $126.85 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.63 | 6.247% | $236.5377 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.07 | $1,187.4915 | $1,187.49 | $1,187.50 | $1,187.50 | |