| 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 | $246.62 | 12.635% | $277.7804 | $277.78 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.67 | 10.857% | $26.2399 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.32 | 7.710% | $223.3044 | $223.30 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.39 | 4.304% | $23.3537 | $23.35 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.66 | 13.584% | $43.9116 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.54 | 4.740% | $152.4386 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.78 | 3.520% | $138.4891 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.98 | $885.5177 | $885.51 | $885.55 | $885.50 | |