| 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 | $247.74 | 12.420% | $278.5093 | $278.51 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.34 | 8.236% | $128.0865 | $128.09 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.62 | 12.296% | $144.4351 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.81 | 7.323% | $98.5332 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.78 | 12.341% | $210.9539 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.35 | 6.454% | $171.7635 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.96 | 3.834% | $212.8182 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.60 | $1,245.0997 | $1,245.10 | $1,245.10 | $1,245.10 | |