| 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 | $247.74 | 12.257% | $278.1055 | $278.11 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.32 | 9.776% | $101.3452 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.94 | 10.167% | $153.066 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.60 | 6.725% | $159.6606 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.69 | 10.554% | $58.2509 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.86 | 6.608% | $111.7891 | $111.79 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.37 | 6.238% | $177.8105 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.52 | $1,040.0278 | $1,040.04 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.10 | |