| 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 | $246.42 | 12.114% | $276.2713 | $276.27 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.74 | 7.261% | $198.154 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.64 | 12.786% | $55.987 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.25 | 8.820% | $242.9407 | $242.94 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.96 | 3.673% | $213.5249 | $213.52 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.98 | 4.644% | $44.976 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.85 | 5.840% | $258.0908 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.84 | $1,289.9447 | $1,289.94 | $1,289.95 | $1,290.00 | |