| 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 | $249.37 | 11.531% | $278.1249 | $278.12 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.40 | 5.503% | $93.2647 | $93.26 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.64 | 5.352% | $233.5022 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.78 | 4.701% | $74.1074 | $74.11 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.43 | 8.492% | $133.9117 | $133.91 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.72 | 8.615% | $61.6064 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.65 | 5.508% | $196.9307 | $196.93 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.99 | $1,071.4480 | $1,071.44 | $1,071.40 | $1,071.40 | |