| 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 | $246.57 | 12.355% | $277.0337 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.77 | 13.102% | $229.3369 | $229.34 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.85 | 8.546% | $26.9737 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.86 | 10.654% | $19.7628 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.47 | 13.130% | $100.0861 | $100.09 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.81 | 12.426% | $279.7271 | $279.73 | $279.75 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.77 | 12.413% | $235.8088 | $235.81 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.10 | $1,168.7291 | $1,168.73 | $1,168.75 | $1,168.70 | |