| 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 | $247.60 | 12.358% | $278.1984 | $278.20 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.45 | 11.664% | $85.3671 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.32 | 3.563% | $153.6046 | $153.60 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.30 | 7.493% | $238.9569 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.80 | 4.348% | $177.1829 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.78 | 6.191% | $50.7381 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.88 | 4.704% | $213.4705 | $213.47 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.13 | $1,197.5185 | $1,197.52 | $1,197.50 | $1,197.60 | |