| 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 | $247.65 | 12.248% | $277.9822 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.41 | 4.192% | $146.296 | $146.30 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.62 | 8.727% | $260.5316 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.43 | 8.448% | $25.4094 | $25.41 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.59 | 9.621% | $9.4164 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.31 | 12.717% | $163.7891 | $163.79 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.62 | 3.170% | $176.0287 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.63 | $1,059.4534 | $1,059.46 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.40 | |