| 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 | $247.83 | 11.767% | $276.9922 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.82 | 13.786% | $45.3096 | $45.31 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.73 | 4.739% | $221.7639 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.64 | 3.349% | $30.6326 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.46 | 7.418% | $148.731 | $148.73 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.27 | 5.191% | $9.7512 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.68 | 10.840% | $239.0597 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.43 | $972.2402 | $972.23 | $972.25 | $972.30 | |