| 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 | $247.37 | 12.281% | $277.7495 | $277.75 | $277.75 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.35 | 4.140% | $162.8229 | $162.82 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.66 | 7.723% | $249.5511 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.51 | 6.488% | $15.4514 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.86 | 7.303% | $177.9728 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.33 | 9.509% | $117.536 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.66 | 12.548% | $147.0552 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.74 | $1,148.1389 | $1,148.14 | $1,148.10 | $1,148.20 | |