| 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 | $248.74 | 11.791% | $278.0689 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.83 | 4.378% | $87.5001 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.64 | 13.208% | $96.9513 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.75 | 6.799% | $178.0873 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.26 | 11.326% | $48.1596 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.77 | 6.735% | $10.428 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.59 | 7.760% | $155.8102 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.58 | $855.0054 | $855.01 | $855.00 | $855.10 | |