| 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 | $247.51 | 12.270% | $277.8795 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.55 | 5.122% | $101.4953 | $101.50 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.97 | 12.108% | $188.3078 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.76 | 9.451% | $171.5754 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.50 | 5.158% | $115.148 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.32 | 9.182% | $175.0406 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.26 | 8.372% | $265.7932 | $265.79 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.87 | $1,295.2398 | $1,295.25 | $1,295.30 | $1,295.20 | |