| 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 | $248.49 | 11.869% | $277.9833 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.26 | 6.506% | $9.8625 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.51 | 13.326% | $201.165 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.39 | 11.728% | $136.7439 | $136.74 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.46 | 7.200% | $195.5971 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.44 | 11.381% | $270.0321 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.87 | 6.278% | $169.9066 | $169.91 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.42 | $1,261.2905 | $1,261.29 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.30 | |