| 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 | $184.78 | 12.734% | $208.3099 | $208.31 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.63 | 12.254% | $78.1625 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.78 | 9.326% | $210.7587 | $210.76 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.57 | 10.207% | $224.3484 | $224.35 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.77 | 11.556% | $256.3222 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.78 | 6.783% | $231.4842 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.43 | 3.862% | $68.9955 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.74 | $1,278.3814 | $1,278.38 | $1,278.35 | $1,278.40 | |