| 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 | $248.47 | 11.715% | $277.5783 | $277.58 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.34 | 11.229% | $19.2871 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.83 | 13.869% | $45.354 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.84 | 7.743% | $142.0484 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.25 | 4.231% | $258.7535 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.37 | 4.136% | $153.4652 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.80 | 11.575% | $31.0179 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.90 | $927.5044 | $927.51 | $927.50 | $927.60 | |