| 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 | $244.83 | 13.332% | $277.4707 | $277.47 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.63 | 8.452% | $39.726 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.74 | 9.666% | $237.6901 | $237.69 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.43 | 5.486% | $170.286 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.88 | 8.708% | $271.6396 | $271.64 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.69 | 11.590% | $161.4596 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.25 | 10.261% | $271.5177 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,300.45 | $1,429.7897 | $1,429.80 | $1,429.80 | $1,429.80 | |