| 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 | $246.68 | 12.766% | $278.1712 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.70 | 9.627% | $271.5461 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.62 | 8.308% | $55.9086 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.85 | 4.110% | $80.0085 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.61 | 8.824% | $81.1936 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.29 | 13.793% | $86.8127 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.70 | 8.396% | $253.3215 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.45 | $1,106.9622 | $1,106.96 | $1,106.90 | $1,106.90 | |