| 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 | $245.87 | 12.852% | $277.4692 | $277.47 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.44 | 12.754% | $9.5164 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.25 | 12.540% | $64.4292 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.78 | 8.118% | $61.3894 | $61.39 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.63 | 6.484% | $147.6188 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.63 | 6.320% | $170.7818 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.97 | 3.454% | $256.5349 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.57 | $987.7397 | $987.74 | $987.75 | $987.70 | |