| 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 | $248.55 | 12.144% | $278.7339 | $278.73 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.29 | 4.136% | $184.6227 | $184.62 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.48 | 9.503% | $35.5666 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.76 | 12.612% | $8.7387 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.78 | 5.121% | $197.3962 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.57 | 5.272% | $117.452 | $117.45 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.67 | 10.653% | $187.7449 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.10 | $1,010.2550 | $1,010.25 | $1,010.25 | $1,010.20 | |