| 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 | $246.48 | 12.839% | $278.1256 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.52 | 8.702% | $59.2643 | $59.26 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.86 | 8.827% | $93.4389 | $93.44 | $93.45 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.26 | 4.185% | $193.0131 | $193.01 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.26 | 9.535% | $218.2594 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.29 | 6.401% | $9.8847 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.97 | 3.707% | $147.2328 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.64 | $999.2188 | $999.21 | $999.25 | $999.20 | |