| 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 | $248.38 | 11.778% | $277.6342 | $277.63 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.84 | 12.848% | $186.0186 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.55 | 9.764% | $30.24 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.30 | 9.153% | $132.4026 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.96 | 12.403% | $257.3579 | $257.36 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.98 | 8.869% | $76.1865 | $76.19 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.67 | 13.747% | $197.5444 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.68 | $1,157.3842 | $1,157.38 | $1,157.40 | $1,157.30 | |