| 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 | $245.87 | 13.431% | $278.8928 | $278.89 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.31 | 12.247% | $30.6547 | $30.65 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.32 | 9.170% | $249.2569 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.70 | 11.287% | $276.7708 | $276.77 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.66 | 13.540% | $217.6108 | $217.61 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.68 | 10.716% | $176.7913 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.60 | 4.175% | $40.2116 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.14 | $1,270.1889 | $1,270.18 | $1,270.15 | $1,270.30 | |