| 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 | $249.52 | 11.328% | $277.7856 | $277.79 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.32 | 11.351% | $209.6962 | $209.70 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.69 | 10.741% | $30.6642 | $30.66 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.78 | 12.589% | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.33 | 3.739% | $206.7829 | $206.78 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.40 | 9.749% | $28.9737 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.88 | 10.685% | $44.1412 | $44.14 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.92 | $984.6938 | $984.69 | $984.70 | $984.80 | |