| 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 | $245.95 | 12.453% | $276.5782 | $276.58 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.40 | 7.181% | $20.7931 | $20.79 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.89 | 6.819% | $87.4741 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.48 | 11.842% | $279.0234 | $279.02 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.52 | 13.588% | $235.7178 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.98 | 5.371% | $64.2552 | $64.26 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.78 | 6.335% | $163.522 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.00 | $1,127.3638 | $1,127.36 | $1,127.30 | $1,127.40 | |