| 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 | $250.66 | 10.850% | $277.8566 | $277.86 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.84 | 13.723% | $62.3657 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.58 | 5.501% | $127.2131 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.90 | 7.449% | $201.8967 | $201.90 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.45 | 10.465% | $200.4387 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.57 | 5.763% | $40.7928 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.52 | 11.812% | $17.3532 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.52 | $927.9168 | $927.92 | $927.90 | $928.00 | |