| 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 | $247.75 | 12.394% | $278.4561 | $278.46 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.63 | 10.231% | $113.1301 | $113.13 | $113.15 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.42 | 13.809% | $157.5344 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.39 | 6.360% | $98.266 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.32 | 9.437% | $192.9593 | $192.96 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.69 | 3.526% | $196.3785 | $196.38 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.94 | 9.188% | $272.9045 | $272.90 | $272.90 | $272.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.14 | $1,309.6289 | $1,309.63 | $1,309.65 | $1,309.70 | |