| 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 | $247.70 | 12.294% | $278.1522 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.92 | 10.168% | $102.3681 | $102.37 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.42 | 7.361% | $114.2536 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.46 | 12.620% | $43.3137 | $43.31 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.47 | 7.630% | $88.7625 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.85 | 8.344% | $188.356 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.30 | 13.851% | $85.7298 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.12 | $900.9359 | $900.93 | $900.90 | $901.10 | |