| 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 | $89.73 | 12.860% | $101.2693 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.37 | 11.248% | $86.0726 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.61 | 12.224% | $226.2548 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.34 | 10.862% | $84.6321 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.92 | 13.270% | $281.9517 | $281.95 | $281.95 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.56 | 5.822% | $253.5072 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.63 | 8.208% | $244.1497 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.16 | $1,277.8374 | $1,277.83 | $1,277.80 | $1,277.90 | |