| 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 | $247.34 | 12.786% | $278.9649 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.74 | 6.508% | $201.0232 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.67 | 12.731% | $278.0736 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.66 | 12.565% | $15.3764 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.94 | 13.163% | $51.9871 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.59 | 7.333% | $172.3661 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.46 | 9.325% | $30.0206 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.40 | $1,027.8119 | $1,027.81 | $1,027.75 | $1,027.90 | |