| 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 | $247.63 | 12.465% | $278.4971 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.81 | 5.272% | $53.4887 | $53.49 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.71 | 7.478% | $173.8027 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.60 | 3.214% | $209.1116 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.27 | 5.725% | $83.8082 | $83.81 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.96 | 5.394% | $26.3063 | $26.31 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.69 | 4.549% | $219.2288 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.67 | $1,044.2434 | $1,044.25 | $1,044.25 | $1,044.20 | |