| 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 | $246.40 | 12.605% | $277.4587 | $277.46 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.89 | 12.507% | $229.3905 | $229.39 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.37 | 8.237% | $40.4482 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.70 | 5.504% | $137.8937 | $137.89 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.68 | 9.466% | $85.0332 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.30 | 12.768% | $52.2116 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.57 | 11.731% | $226.3335 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.91 | $1,048.7694 | $1,048.76 | $1,048.80 | $1,048.70 | |