| 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 | $246.50 | 12.534% | $277.3963 | $277.40 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.34 | 10.349% | $150.4498 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.79 | 11.282% | $96.5816 | $96.58 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.62 | 9.370% | $218.3244 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.76 | 4.829% | $159.0885 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.85 | 11.175% | $189.9425 | $189.94 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.43 | 9.684% | $205.5807 | $205.58 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.29 | $1,297.3638 | $1,297.36 | $1,297.40 | $1,297.30 | |