| 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 | $245.28 | 12.596% | $276.1755 | $276.18 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.59 | 3.244% | $173.0266 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.83 | 9.260% | $26.0367 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.61 | 10.366% | $30.4721 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.48 | 8.383% | $156.5918 | $156.59 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.78 | 9.495% | $79.6905 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.76 | 9.107% | $212.4968 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.33 | $954.4900 | $954.50 | $954.55 | $954.50 | |