| 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 | $244.81 | 12.738% | $275.9939 | $275.99 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.50 | 11.732% | $19.5531 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.91 | 10.423% | $74.9883 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.34 | 11.210% | $188.323 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.25 | 3.211% | $251.0608 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.88 | 7.727% | $130.2204 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.92 | 7.354% | $138.4008 | $138.40 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.61 | $1,078.5403 | $1,078.53 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.60 | |