| 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 | $245.99 | 12.765% | $277.3906 | $277.39 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.49 | 5.777% | $201.4946 | $201.49 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.68 | 11.775% | $242.1941 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.92 | 5.437% | $208.6809 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.47 | 4.270% | $172.5356 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.50 | 12.257% | $102.7152 | $102.72 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.82 | 12.739% | $48.2748 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.87 | $1,253.2858 | $1,253.28 | $1,253.30 | $1,253.30 | |