| 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 | $247.54 | 12.490% | $278.4577 | $278.46 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.76 | 7.177% | $113.3504 | $113.35 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.94 | 9.340% | $74.2856 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.87 | 3.431% | $47.4438 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.25 | 10.141% | $35.5205 | $35.52 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.77 | 8.455% | $98.4446 | $98.44 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.35 | 8.511% | $94.7844 | $94.78 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.48 | $742.2870 | $742.28 | $742.30 | $742.30 | |