| 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 | $247.81 | 12.170% | $277.9685 | $277.97 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.58 | 7.722% | $128.814 | $128.81 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.80 | 12.586% | $48.1868 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.31 | 10.236% | $258.294 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.79 | 11.610% | $134.8137 | $134.81 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.83 | 3.661% | $8.1167 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.36 | 6.727% | $196.7619 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.48 | $1,052.9556 | $1,052.95 | $1,052.90 | $1,053.00 | |