| 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 | $245.70 | 13.201% | $278.1349 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.94 | 6.507% | $118.1589 | $118.16 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.95 | 3.793% | $82.9825 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.36 | 12.612% | $49.9547 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.90 | 4.500% | $148.2855 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.86 | 5.419% | $187.4982 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.66 | 6.481% | $174.2668 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.37 | $1,039.2815 | $1,039.28 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.40 | |