| 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 | $249.95 | 11.555% | $278.8317 | $278.83 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.53 | 12.817% | $47.9811 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.38 | 4.612% | $145.8082 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.79 | 13.230% | $86.9493 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.27 | 12.469% | $91.4036 | $91.40 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.44 | 10.288% | $122.9049 | $122.90 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.69 | 8.850% | $155.3181 | $155.32 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.05 | $929.1969 | $929.19 | $929.20 | $929.10 | |