| 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 | $246.71 | 12.430% | $277.3761 | $277.38 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.34 | 9.406% | $48.5106 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.38 | 5.264% | $18.2949 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.37 | 8.389% | $158.649 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.26 | 9.139% | $117.0625 | $117.06 | $117.05 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.69 | 7.815% | $246.5621 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.45 | 12.833% | $121.2391 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.20 | $987.6943 | $987.69 | $987.70 | $987.70 | |