| 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 | $249.59 | 11.613% | $278.5749 | $278.57 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.47 | 12.165% | $25.2035 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.26 | 12.260% | $67.6479 | $67.65 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.52 | 7.153% | $107.7102 | $107.71 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.63 | 12.530% | $193.1352 | $193.14 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.77 | 6.813% | $18.9807 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.38 | 12.242% | $278.7867 | $278.79 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.62 | $970.0391 | $970.04 | $970.05 | $970.00 | |