| 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 | $245.28 | 13.332% | $277.9807 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.88 | 9.299% | $232.6757 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.33 | 8.216% | $51.2186 | $51.22 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.90 | 12.285% | $77.3644 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.77 | 11.556% | $18.7079 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.26 | 13.845% | $255.3088 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.69 | 9.734% | $198.2784 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.11 | $1,111.5345 | $1,111.54 | $1,111.55 | $1,111.60 | |