| 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 | $116.63 | 13.604% | $132.4963 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.56 | 12.220% | $39.9054 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.52 | 13.112% | $279.9748 | $279.97 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.87 | 5.622% | $257.5804 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.81 | 3.438% | $218.0576 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.63 | 7.822% | $80.4676 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.66 | 9.358% | $269.7424 | $269.74 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.68 | $1,278.2245 | $1,278.23 | $1,278.20 | $1,278.30 | |