| 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 | $250.46 | 10.584% | $276.9687 | $276.97 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.61 | 9.642% | $45.622 | $45.62 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.74 | 11.580% | $162.6167 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.49 | 3.349% | $86.2861 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.42 | 5.244% | $18.3335 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.58 | 5.400% | $92.3093 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.55 | 9.554% | $148.5004 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.85 | $830.6367 | $830.64 | $830.60 | $830.60 | |