| 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 | $245.75 | 13.355% | $278.5699 | $278.57 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.30 | 12.188% | $145.0591 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.94 | 11.207% | $59.9851 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.86 | 6.425% | $13.6863 | $13.69 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.86 | 10.567% | $188.9148 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.54 | 4.768% | $48.759 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.69 | 6.194% | $38.9626 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.94 | $773.9368 | $773.94 | $773.90 | $774.10 | |