| 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 | $245.62 | 13.549% | $278.8991 | $278.90 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.39 | 10.852% | $273.1282 | $273.13 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.40 | 7.816% | $10.1347 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.36 | 6.639% | $159.276 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.43 | 8.656% | $18.9387 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.62 | 11.536% | $79.8821 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.44 | 5.624% | $155.732 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.26 | $975.9908 | $975.99 | $976.10 | $975.90 | |