| 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 | $248.50 | 12.161% | $278.7201 | $278.72 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.40 | 7.374% | $138.942 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.80 | 5.112% | $55.4991 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.56 | 6.787% | $247.276 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.88 | 11.121% | $30.9805 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.85 | 12.215% | $247.8268 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.94 | 9.865% | $258.1168 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.93 | $1,257.3613 | $1,257.37 | $1,257.40 | $1,257.30 | |