| 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 | $248.82 | 11.663% | $277.8399 | $277.84 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.40 | 3.533% | $135.007 | $135.01 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.60 | 13.644% | $123.4174 | $123.42 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.39 | 13.168% | $109.0826 | $109.08 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.40 | 13.634% | $94.7708 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.29 | 3.447% | $70.644 | $70.64 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.27 | 8.572% | $247.8373 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.17 | $1,058.5990 | $1,058.60 | $1,058.60 | $1,058.50 | |