| 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 | $244.92 | 13.703% | $278.4814 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.35 | 3.697% | $241.9769 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.37 | 8.643% | $227.4658 | $227.47 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.98 | 6.489% | $176.7504 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.50 | 8.308% | $5.9569 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.94 | 8.610% | $73.7896 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.48 | 6.701% | $53.8627 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.54 | $1,058.2837 | $1,058.29 | $1,058.30 | $1,058.50 | |