| 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 | $247.94 | 11.870% | $277.3705 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.84 | 3.860% | $256.368 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.51 | 5.804% | $202.6252 | $202.63 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.58 | 12.617% | $158.317 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.37 | 13.727% | $169.874 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.70 | 12.183% | $9.7599 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.30 | 5.350% | $216.2836 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.24 | $1,290.5982 | $1,290.60 | $1,290.55 | $1,290.70 | |