| 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 | $244.69 | 13.794% | $278.4425 | $278.44 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.51 | 3.177% | $252.2781 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.86 | 4.206% | $101.976 | $101.98 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.25 | 8.597% | $165.3389 | $165.34 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.35 | 4.656% | $98.7429 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.50 | 10.298% | $151.6598 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.62 | 7.352% | $87.6207 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.78 | $1,136.0589 | $1,136.06 | $1,136.10 | $1,136.00 | |