| 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 | $247.28 | 12.400% | $277.9427 | $277.94 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.92 | 6.576% | $102.2277 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.89 | 3.655% | $241.4021 | $241.40 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.49 | 9.779% | $80.6766 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.65 | 11.392% | $233.5333 | $233.53 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.90 | 9.362% | $44.7291 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.47 | 6.543% | $195.4744 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.60 | $1,175.9859 | $1,175.98 | $1,176.05 | $1,175.90 | |