| 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 | $247.98 | 12.168% | $278.1542 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.65 | 8.576% | $201.5713 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.41 | 10.120% | $94.0535 | $94.05 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.67 | 8.675% | $105.0561 | $105.06 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.71 | 8.742% | $85.5908 | $85.59 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.73 | 11.866% | $260.3457 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.43 | 5.482% | $117.5386 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.58 | $1,142.3102 | $1,142.31 | $1,142.30 | $1,142.40 | |