| 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 | $249.26 | 11.344% | $277.5361 | $277.54 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.30 | 5.365% | $73.0179 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.90 | 13.391% | $235.7399 | $235.74 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.97 | 13.338% | $185.8403 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.30 | 7.768% | $26.1876 | $26.19 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.63 | 6.571% | $69.9425 | $69.94 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.53 | 3.764% | $188.3628 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.89 | $1,056.6271 | $1,056.63 | $1,056.65 | $1,056.50 | |