| 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 | $247.40 | 12.577% | $278.5155 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.81 | 5.831% | $13.557 | $13.56 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.73 | 6.778% | $31.7451 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.28 | 4.580% | $255.468 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.39 | 7.285% | $79.8093 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.81 | 13.560% | $163.3106 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.97 | 11.717% | $170.8935 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.39 | $993.2990 | $993.31 | $993.25 | $993.30 | |