| 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 | $245.97 | 12.537% | $276.8073 | $276.81 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.97 | 8.525% | $56.4004 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.63 | 6.234% | $31.4771 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.81 | 4.737% | $129.6749 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.70 | 5.843% | $197.6089 | $197.61 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.37 | 11.848% | $256.5458 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.63 | 10.378% | $223.6589 | $223.66 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.08 | $1,172.1733 | $1,172.18 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.20 | |