| 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 | $248.73 | 11.505% | $277.3464 | $277.35 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.75 | 10.635% | $206.6109 | $206.61 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.98 | 9.548% | $198.26 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.47 | 13.425% | $130.9718 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.52 | 7.154% | $257.7268 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.74 | 13.680% | $154.3092 | $154.31 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.34 | 3.633% | $19.0063 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.53 | $1,244.2314 | $1,244.24 | $1,244.20 | $1,244.20 | |