| 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 | $246.96 | 12.476% | $277.7707 | $277.77 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.25 | 6.308% | $201.1879 | $201.19 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.64 | 10.110% | $151.5554 | $151.56 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.86 | 8.376% | $181.92 | $181.92 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.55 | 10.528% | $211.7164 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.27 | 13.197% | $219.9078 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.40 | 11.823% | $56.3588 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.93 | $1,300.4170 | $1,300.43 | $1,300.35 | $1,300.50 | |