| 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 | $249.75 | 11.482% | $278.4263 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.37 | 8.256% | $55.6111 | $55.61 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.73 | 10.833% | $177.0336 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.90 | 5.194% | $7.2584 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.80 | 9.174% | $178.827 | $178.83 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.96 | 3.229% | $15.4431 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.43 | 10.639% | $200.7323 | $200.73 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.94 | $913.3318 | $913.33 | $913.40 | $913.20 | |