| 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 | $245.85 | 12.781% | $277.2721 | $277.27 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.45 | 12.325% | $268.9622 | $268.96 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.62 | 11.387% | $17.3986 | $17.40 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.93 | 8.476% | $217.9608 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.50 | 5.268% | $263.6963 | $263.70 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.70 | 9.607% | $137.776 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.60 | 4.389% | $179.1315 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.65 | $1,362.1975 | $1,362.20 | $1,362.20 | $1,362.30 | |