| 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 | $246.77 | 12.594% | $277.8482 | $277.85 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.99 | 6.867% | $242.5774 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.62 | 7.269% | $168.0047 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.90 | 9.870% | $126.2406 | $126.24 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.92 | 12.671% | $112.5809 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.82 | 8.171% | $18.1944 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.65 | 5.409% | $32.3079 | $32.31 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.67 | $977.7541 | $977.75 | $977.80 | $977.70 | |