| 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 | $247.29 | 13.168% | $279.8531 | $279.85 | $279.85 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.59 | 8.545% | $11.4949 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.80 | 7.171% | $51.2277 | $51.23 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.88 | 7.363% | $8.4602 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.92 | 8.414% | $126.7576 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.38 | 5.315% | $198.3924 | $198.39 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.57 | 9.625% | $194.6611 | $194.66 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.43 | $870.8470 | $870.84 | $870.85 | $871.00 | |