| 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 | $249.64 | 11.758% | $278.9927 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.77 | 5.712% | $217.5236 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.69 | 7.690% | $77.203 | $77.20 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.48 | 3.651% | $121.7692 | $121.77 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.60 | 12.196% | $42.1857 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.37 | 11.749% | $86.4602 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.52 | 11.345% | $128.6257 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.07 | $952.7601 | $952.76 | $952.75 | $952.80 | |