| 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 | $246.36 | 12.829% | $277.9655 | $277.97 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.55 | 12.210% | $238.5024 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.81 | 6.545% | $77.5754 | $77.58 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.86 | 10.526% | $46.2662 | $46.27 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.25 | 8.308% | $51.1755 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.31 | 12.420% | $65.5521 | $65.55 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.81 | 9.532% | $14.031 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.95 | $771.0681 | $771.08 | $771.10 | $771.20 | |