| 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 | $248.90 | 11.787% | $278.2378 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.72 | 9.113% | $13.8792 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.94 | 5.527% | $198.3274 | $198.33 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.46 | 3.401% | $177.2914 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.70 | 4.305% | $11.1606 | $11.16 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.85 | 7.257% | $34.1614 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.54 | 6.256% | $19.6999 | $19.70 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.11 | $732.7577 | $732.76 | $732.80 | $732.80 | |