| 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 | $248.89 | 11.374% | $277.1987 | $277.20 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.62 | 6.701% | $52.945 | $52.95 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.39 | 5.431% | $17.2801 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.53 | 12.203% | $137.4823 | $137.48 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.45 | 10.639% | $186.3714 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.39 | 6.718% | $82.5891 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.98 | 10.129% | $23.1051 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.25 | $776.9717 | $776.98 | $777.00 | $777.00 | |