| 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 | $248.36 | 12.269% | $278.8313 | $278.83 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.62 | 11.189% | $84.0811 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.52 | 11.823% | $234.2915 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.77 | 4.272% | $7.0592 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.60 | 9.375% | $189.875 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.76 | 6.787% | $264.5755 | $264.58 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.44 | 4.427% | $220.8004 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.07 | $1,279.5140 | $1,279.52 | $1,279.60 | $1,279.60 | |