| 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 | $249.75 | 11.111% | $277.4997 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.81 | 6.163% | $7.2297 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.29 | 13.552% | $159.3021 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.28 | 5.524% | $202.9015 | $202.90 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.79 | 7.671% | $232.3433 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.99 | 6.527% | $170.4325 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.60 | 13.103% | $246.1121 | $246.11 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.51 | $1,295.8209 | $1,295.81 | $1,295.85 | $1,295.70 | |