| 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 | $248.70 | 11.704% | $277.8078 | $277.81 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.39 | 11.259% | $184.0113 | $184.01 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.85 | 4.313% | $163.6149 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.90 | 7.710% | $45.1305 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.82 | 5.707% | $161.5414 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.40 | 11.759% | $208.3188 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.72 | 8.397% | $7.2843 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.78 | $1,047.7090 | $1,047.70 | $1,047.70 | $1,047.60 | |