| 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 | $249.76 | 11.247% | $277.8505 | $277.85 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.84 | 4.261% | $204.1847 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.34 | 11.287% | $197.3564 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.86 | 10.797% | $160.5005 | $160.50 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.61 | 7.233% | $170.0823 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.39 | 11.287% | $40.4973 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.82 | 11.685% | $225.4027 | $225.40 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.62 | $1,275.8744 | $1,275.87 | $1,275.90 | $1,276.00 | |