| 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 | $250.99 | 10.425% | $277.1557 | $277.16 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.57 | 11.147% | $186.249 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.34 | 4.587% | $172.9241 | $172.92 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.89 | 8.459% | $38.9259 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.56 | 6.141% | $79.1387 | $79.14 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.44 | 10.559% | $219.3933 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.79 | 4.458% | $126.1748 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.58 | $1,099.9615 | $1,099.96 | $1,099.95 | $1,099.90 | |