| 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 | $248.70 | 11.728% | $277.8675 | $277.87 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.87 | 13.374% | $12.3238 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.92 | 10.844% | $18.7548 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.40 | 7.346% | $53.0289 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.98 | 4.154% | $98.9255 | $98.93 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.81 | 8.389% | $6.2974 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.47 | 6.558% | $181.6494 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.15 | $648.8473 | $648.85 | $648.85 | $648.80 | |