| 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 | $247.89 | 11.756% | $277.0319 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.96 | 11.795% | $108.3964 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.64 | 5.700% | $158.1695 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.44 | 3.411% | $72.8427 | $72.84 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.27 | 11.225% | $266.1281 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.58 | 4.641% | $147.1043 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.35 | 10.445% | $224.5899 | $224.59 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.13 | $1,254.2628 | $1,254.26 | $1,254.30 | $1,254.20 | |