| 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 | $250.84 | 10.870% | $278.1063 | $278.11 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.87 | 5.685% | $232.3696 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.94 | 3.613% | $106.6592 | $106.66 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.89 | 3.716% | $219.7638 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.59 | 6.203% | $30.3634 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.36 | 12.219% | $46.4138 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.68 | 13.477% | $106.3053 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.17 | $1,019.9814 | $1,019.98 | $1,019.90 | $1,020.10 | |