| 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 | $249.40 | 11.230% | $277.4076 | $277.41 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.39 | 13.585% | $136.745 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.46 | 13.511% | $282.0294 | $282.03 | $282.05 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.61 | 8.874% | $183.5725 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.81 | 4.110% | $113.2821 | $113.28 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.67 | 6.195% | $191.8625 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.91 | 13.810% | $228.6557 | $228.66 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.25 | $1,413.5548 | $1,413.56 | $1,413.55 | $1,413.60 | |