| 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 | $248.38 | 11.681% | $277.3933 | $277.39 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.32 | 6.326% | $153.4497 | $153.45 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.80 | 8.837% | $15.0195 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.40 | 3.149% | $83.9633 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.27 | 3.362% | $250.4151 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.79 | 9.790% | $241.3074 | $241.31 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.96 | 13.188% | $116.5384 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.92 | $1,138.0867 | $1,138.09 | $1,138.05 | $1,138.00 | |