| 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 | $246.93 | 12.163% | $276.9641 | $276.96 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.25 | 6.724% | $176.3614 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.75 | 8.444% | $52.8665 | $52.87 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.29 | 3.341% | $147.0439 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.76 | 8.709% | $256.2923 | $256.29 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.91 | 8.606% | $221.4585 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.49 | 9.795% | $118.0186 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.38 | $1,249.0053 | $1,249.00 | $1,248.95 | $1,249.10 | |