| 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 | $37.58 | 9.727% | $41.2354 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.74 | 13.528% | $278.9837 | $278.98 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.35 | 4.301% | $158.9026 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.91 | 10.372% | $173.1847 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.60 | 12.836% | $274.8685 | $274.87 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.57 | 6.597% | $171.1628 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.63 | 7.579% | $179.2589 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.38 | $1,277.5966 | $1,277.59 | $1,277.60 | $1,277.70 | |