| 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 | $246.45 | 12.416% | $277.0492 | $277.05 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.59 | 4.290% | $18.3446 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.36 | 10.502% | $176.096 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.92 | 5.216% | $9.3853 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.55 | 7.872% | $130.0397 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.87 | 10.517% | $108.163 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.29 | 9.858% | $93.6979 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.03 | $812.7757 | $812.78 | $812.80 | $812.70 | |