| 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 | $246.73 | 12.865% | $278.4718 | $278.47 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.58 | 5.332% | $90.1431 | $90.14 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.99 | 6.698% | $108.8213 | $108.82 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.78 | 10.232% | $160.6962 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.63 | 5.450% | $237.9268 | $237.93 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.75 | 8.457% | $197.1206 | $197.12 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.48 | 13.382% | $99.1866 | $99.19 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.94 | $1,172.3664 | $1,172.37 | $1,172.35 | $1,172.30 | |