| 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 | $247.33 | 12.388% | $277.9692 | $277.97 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.63 | 11.836% | $171.8136 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.78 | 11.335% | $245.8054 | $245.81 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.30 | 7.796% | $86.5602 | $86.56 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.39 | 12.620% | $220.0482 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.29 | 11.309% | $55.9773 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.70 | 3.608% | $103.2972 | $103.30 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.42 | $1,161.4711 | $1,161.48 | $1,161.45 | $1,161.50 | |