| 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 | $248.77 | 11.810% | $278.1497 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.35 | 5.655% | $96.5158 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.48 | 12.527% | $271.7302 | $271.73 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.51 | 11.236% | $180.7696 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.31 | 8.531% | $235.8487 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.91 | 10.832% | $136.2236 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.51 | 3.586% | $72.0026 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.84 | $1,271.2402 | $1,271.24 | $1,271.20 | $1,271.10 | |