| 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 | $248.59 | 11.607% | $277.4438 | $277.44 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.26 | 11.466% | $67.1694 | $67.17 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.98 | 8.416% | $155.0132 | $155.01 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.62 | 10.660% | $10.6455 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.58 | 4.129% | $216.151 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.84 | 12.433% | $253.9187 | $253.92 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.88 | 13.358% | $276.4575 | $276.46 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.75 | $1,256.7991 | $1,256.80 | $1,256.75 | $1,256.80 | |