| 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 | $247.70 | 12.469% | $278.5857 | $278.59 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.86 | 6.634% | $149.1383 | $149.14 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.68 | 8.773% | $238.9525 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.34 | 4.522% | $120.5557 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.85 | 8.450% | $18.2738 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.50 | 4.316% | $89.1902 | $89.19 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.68 | 5.470% | $182.1256 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.61 | $1,076.8218 | $1,076.83 | $1,076.85 | $1,076.90 | |