| 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 | $248.95 | 11.717% | $278.1195 | $278.12 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.33 | 11.851% | $219.5971 | $219.60 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.49 | 12.795% | $38.903 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.87 | 7.816% | $18.1886 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.80 | 6.336% | $66.779 | $66.78 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.74 | 8.872% | $272.9857 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.67 | 8.719% | $64.8726 | $64.87 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.85 | $959.4455 | $959.45 | $959.45 | $959.50 | |