| 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 | $248.76 | 12.144% | $278.9694 | $278.97 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.51 | 10.453% | $161.8247 | $161.82 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.26 | 10.161% | $14.6073 | $14.61 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.75 | 6.512% | $123.2876 | $123.29 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.29 | 12.845% | $211.3474 | $211.35 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.31 | 10.294% | $162.4741 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.69 | 6.326% | $85.7944 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.57 | $1,038.3049 | $1,038.30 | $1,038.25 | $1,038.30 | |