| 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 | $247.40 | 12.418% | $278.1221 | $278.12 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.87 | 5.654% | $213.2837 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.83 | 5.700% | $163.6553 | $163.66 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.81 | 10.370% | $232.671 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.75 | 13.743% | $226.0642 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.83 | 10.300% | $53.8595 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.65 | 7.754% | $92.2913 | $92.29 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.14 | $1,259.9471 | $1,259.94 | $1,259.90 | $1,260.10 | |