| 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 | $250.73 | 10.237% | $276.3972 | $276.40 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.60 | 10.115% | $155.9228 | $155.92 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.70 | 6.769% | $206.8116 | $206.81 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.73 | 4.604% | $76.0785 | $76.08 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.37 | 10.206% | $177.8394 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.43 | 5.453% | $145.9786 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.87 | 7.162% | $8.4336 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.43 | $1,047.4617 | $1,047.46 | $1,047.50 | $1,047.40 | |