| 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 | $249.75 | 11.305% | $277.9842 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.50 | 5.187% | $196.1738 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.88 | 6.482% | $146.8174 | $146.82 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.39 | 4.692% | $29.7221 | $29.72 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.51 | 8.651% | $272.1816 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.94 | 9.230% | $247.8866 | $247.89 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.82 | 9.258% | $122.1723 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.79 | $1,292.9380 | $1,292.93 | $1,292.90 | $1,293.00 | |