| 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 | $250.79 | 11.182% | $278.8333 | $278.83 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.96 | 7.368% | $187.8511 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.54 | 12.822% | $105.5337 | $105.53 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.29 | 13.435% | $26.419 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.83 | 7.140% | $114.4577 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.75 | 12.680% | $84.2283 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.98 | 6.802% | $23.4751 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.14 | $820.7982 | $820.80 | $820.85 | $820.80 | |