| 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 | $247.86 | 12.706% | $279.3531 | $279.35 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.98 | 9.255% | $70.9939 | $70.99 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.47 | 8.474% | $187.0851 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.31 | 9.427% | $50.6756 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.25 | 7.404% | $132.3754 | $132.38 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.26 | 10.729% | $85.5492 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.91 | 4.682% | $174.7247 | $174.72 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.04 | $980.7570 | $980.76 | $980.80 | $980.80 | |