| 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 | $247.82 | 12.429% | $278.6215 | $278.62 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.46 | 9.315% | $56.2535 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.36 | 7.162% | $250.0732 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.67 | 6.621% | $102.0043 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.43 | 3.248% | $160.4784 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.41 | 8.632% | $150.3576 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.32 | 8.529% | $166.3967 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.47 | $1,164.1852 | $1,164.18 | $1,164.15 | $1,164.30 | |