| 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 | $247.57 | 12.443% | $278.3751 | $278.38 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.73 | 13.174% | $18.934 | $18.93 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.94 | 4.481% | $226.6611 | $226.66 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.56 | 3.754% | $5.7687 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.55 | 6.275% | $186.5658 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.96 | 13.538% | $69.2128 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.42 | 10.266% | $182.402 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.73 | $967.9195 | $967.92 | $967.90 | $968.00 | |