| 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 | $246.52 | 12.633% | $277.6629 | $277.66 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.80 | 10.751% | $35.2188 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.97 | 4.329% | $30.2241 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.89 | 7.359% | $19.2065 | $19.21 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.92 | 12.390% | $59.4768 | $59.48 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.73 | 5.558% | $199.2196 | $199.22 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.46 | 7.216% | $32.658 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.29 | $653.6667 | $653.67 | $653.60 | $653.70 | |