| 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 | $249.77 | 11.466% | $278.4086 | $278.41 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.86 | 11.160% | $165.4728 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.37 | 9.468% | $119.7252 | $119.73 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.26 | 5.677% | $68.9648 | $68.96 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.94 | 11.515% | $92.4905 | $92.49 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.61 | 3.585% | $84.5357 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.82 | 7.207% | $267.8245 | $267.82 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.63 | $1,077.4221 | $1,077.42 | $1,077.40 | $1,077.40 | |