| 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 | $123.90 | 11.278% | $137.8734 | $137.87 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.35 | 13.668% | $280.0211 | $280.02 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.97 | 7.401% | $83.7406 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.51 | 9.214% | $251.7492 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.86 | 9.812% | $269.9838 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.39 | 7.714% | $227.6966 | $227.70 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.79 | 6.250% | $43.3394 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.77 | $1,294.4041 | $1,294.40 | $1,294.40 | $1,294.30 | |