| 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 | $245.53 | 13.274% | $278.1217 | $278.12 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.77 | 9.456% | $56.6654 | $56.67 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.71 | 6.789% | $241.0335 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.60 | 12.530% | $224.6099 | $224.61 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.32 | 4.123% | $172.1361 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.85 | 10.706% | $10.9045 | $10.90 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.93 | 7.277% | $262.7536 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.71 | $1,246.2247 | $1,246.22 | $1,246.20 | $1,246.20 | |