| 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 | $247.86 | 12.310% | $278.3716 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.84 | 7.156% | $172.3497 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.83 | 8.102% | $111.1613 | $111.16 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.27 | 3.724% | $209.8025 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.75 | 13.855% | $13.378 | $13.38 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.39 | 7.245% | $219.1981 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.25 | 6.580% | $11.9903 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.19 | $1,016.2515 | $1,016.25 | $1,016.25 | $1,016.30 | |