| 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 | $247.52 | 12.535% | $278.5466 | $278.55 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.32 | 6.342% | $51.3845 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.43 | 7.408% | $127.2033 | $127.20 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.76 | 11.524% | $14.2305 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.40 | 11.715% | $201.5339 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.88 | 6.685% | $102.2896 | $102.29 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.26 | 11.562% | $195.5236 | $195.52 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.57 | $970.7120 | $970.70 | $970.75 | $970.60 | |