| 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 | $244.94 | 12.695% | $276.0351 | $276.04 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.99 | 3.846% | $117.3356 | $117.34 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.53 | 5.199% | $60.521 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.35 | 7.409% | $45.4877 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.87 | 6.849% | $253.0932 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.79 | 7.411% | $40.5906 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.67 | 9.753% | $10.6131 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.14 | $803.6763 | $803.68 | $803.70 | $803.60 | |