| 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 | $247.50 | 12.112% | $277.4772 | $277.48 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.96 | 11.130% | $127.755 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.35 | 5.215% | $28.7763 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.71 | 9.123% | $243.0278 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.60 | 8.859% | $269.5349 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.87 | 8.261% | $193.6465 | $193.65 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.46 | 9.580% | $114.4673 | $114.47 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.45 | $1,254.6850 | $1,254.70 | $1,254.75 | $1,254.70 | |