| 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 | $100.88 | 7.805% | $108.7537 | $108.75 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.40 | 13.739% | $274.5659 | $274.57 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.84 | 4.688% | $210.2554 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.26 | 12.683% | $279.7468 | $279.75 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.59 | 11.495% | $251.5216 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.54 | 4.457% | $69.5057 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.59 | 11.318% | $55.2026 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.10 | $1,249.5517 | $1,249.56 | $1,249.50 | $1,249.60 | |