| 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 | $246.45 | 12.182% | $276.4725 | $276.47 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.78 | 8.463% | $51.8236 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.35 | 5.206% | $216.0405 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.82 | 3.378% | $27.726 | $27.73 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.61 | 12.528% | $271.8789 | $271.88 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.52 | 10.313% | $108.6804 | $108.68 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.81 | 13.343% | $14.5192 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.34 | $967.1411 | $967.14 | $967.15 | $967.10 | |