| 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 | $248.53 | 11.666% | $277.5235 | $277.52 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.83 | 9.825% | $87.6733 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.31 | 8.317% | $255.9639 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.98 | 5.581% | $200.5828 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.70 | 13.380% | $260.4339 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.52 | 3.605% | $118.6484 | $118.65 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.95 | 3.218% | $185.7408 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.82 | $1,386.5666 | $1,386.55 | $1,386.55 | $1,386.50 | |