| 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 | $248.52 | 11.714% | $277.6316 | $277.63 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.65 | 3.842% | $230.1658 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.88 | 8.169% | $184.8392 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.70 | 7.211% | $59.7165 | $59.72 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.52 | 4.554% | $51.7751 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.62 | 3.693% | $221.509 | $221.51 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.30 | 12.239% | $49.7219 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.19 | $1,075.3591 | $1,075.37 | $1,075.35 | $1,075.30 | |