| 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 | $246.94 | 11.437% | $275.1825 | $275.18 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.97 | 3.657% | $134.723 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.59 | 8.606% | $222.197 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.89 | 7.247% | $139.3031 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.82 | 13.125% | $28.0776 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.67 | 13.692% | $112.1799 | $112.18 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.94 | 10.570% | $277.4644 | $277.46 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.82 | $1,189.1275 | $1,189.12 | $1,189.15 | $1,189.20 | |