| 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 | $248.94 | 11.667% | $277.9838 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.94 | 3.631% | $9.2646 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.81 | 3.179% | $149.4135 | $149.41 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.83 | 12.481% | $45.926 | $45.93 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.90 | 13.732% | $70.4001 | $70.40 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.25 | 6.165% | $195.609 | $195.61 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.50 | 13.873% | $57.5059 | $57.51 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.17 | $806.1029 | $806.10 | $806.10 | $806.10 | |