| 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 | $246.30 | 12.680% | $277.5308 | $277.53 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.76 | 9.212% | $227.991 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.78 | 8.769% | $140.0727 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.47 | 13.208% | $136.3817 | $136.38 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.47 | 4.470% | $96.6034 | $96.60 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.70 | 4.150% | $191.3236 | $191.32 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.45 | 8.873% | $147.4685 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.93 | $1,217.3717 | $1,217.36 | $1,217.35 | $1,217.40 | |