| 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 | $245.30 | 13.530% | $278.4891 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.92 | 3.177% | $88.6497 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.39 | 8.223% | $216.8681 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.54 | 12.598% | $83.9305 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.39 | 13.574% | $103.7953 | $103.80 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.84 | 13.827% | $120.4745 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.25 | 8.514% | $159.7869 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.63 | $1,051.9941 | $1,052.00 | $1,052.00 | $1,052.00 | |