| 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 | $245.74 | 12.750% | $277.0719 | $277.07 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.49 | 8.239% | $54.6499 | $54.65 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.50 | 3.533% | $92.662 | $92.66 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.62 | 3.806% | $210.3317 | $210.33 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.56 | 3.517% | $241.7743 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.53 | 8.506% | $214.3319 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.41 | 11.321% | $197.4946 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.85 | $1,288.3163 | $1,288.30 | $1,288.30 | $1,288.30 | |