| 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 | $249.40 | 9.769% | $273.7639 | $273.76 | $273.75 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.50 | 11.784% | $87.7504 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.65 | 13.146% | $48.2568 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.97 | 12.767% | $74.3924 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.70 | 8.494% | $192.7938 | $192.79 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.28 | 3.103% | $217.836 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.54 | 5.386% | $131.2477 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.04 | $1,026.0410 | $1,026.04 | $1,026.05 | $1,026.10 | |