| 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 | $245.47 | 12.654% | $276.5318 | $276.53 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.50 | 3.827% | $80.4659 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.98 | 6.758% | $18.1275 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.99 | 4.475% | $148.3441 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.30 | 3.171% | $86.9732 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.42 | 3.575% | $96.7598 | $96.76 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.27 | 13.124% | $246.9158 | $246.92 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.93 | $954.1181 | $954.12 | $954.10 | $954.10 | |