| 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 | $248.56 | 12.244% | $278.9937 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.97 | 5.275% | $76.8192 | $76.82 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.96 | 5.143% | $20.9865 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.41 | 7.595% | $46.707 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.85 | 10.291% | $145.4187 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.65 | 10.827% | $150.3368 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.85 | 12.577% | $6.5858 | $6.59 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.25 | $725.8477 | $725.86 | $725.85 | $725.80 | |