| 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 | $227.89 | 7.449% | $244.8655 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.46 | 11.210% | $30.5383 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.47 | 12.369% | $180.3185 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.66 | 10.545% | $275.9866 | $275.99 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.50 | 7.630% | $40.3613 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.85 | 5.548% | $191.939 | $191.94 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.30 | 8.380% | $174.8169 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.13 | $1,138.8261 | $1,138.84 | $1,138.80 | $1,138.80 | |