| 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 | $246.48 | 12.471% | $277.2185 | $277.22 | $277.20 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.62 | 5.634% | $198.1905 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.81 | 9.568% | $274.8075 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.85 | 6.376% | $180.6796 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.54 | 4.141% | $118.2417 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.73 | 3.444% | $147.6456 | $147.65 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.98 | 3.220% | $62.9436 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.01 | $1,259.7270 | $1,259.73 | $1,259.75 | $1,259.60 | |