| 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 | $246.62 | 12.555% | $277.5831 | $277.58 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.80 | 13.449% | $70.1115 | $70.11 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.99 | 8.498% | $259.2994 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.49 | 13.288% | $107.0458 | $107.05 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.33 | 10.138% | $93.9808 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.47 | 3.498% | $259.2314 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.67 | 3.657% | $185.204 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.37 | $1,252.4560 | $1,252.45 | $1,252.50 | $1,252.40 | |