| 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 | $249.41 | 11.854% | $278.9751 | $278.98 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.39 | 13.620% | $265.1777 | $265.18 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.32 | 7.625% | $174.6969 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.94 | 4.556% | $58.4886 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.77 | 10.286% | $202.6726 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.63 | 10.537% | $270.4067 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.28 | 3.163% | $81.7876 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.74 | $1,332.2052 | $1,332.22 | $1,332.25 | $1,332.30 | |