| 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 | $246.80 | 12.812% | $278.42 | $278.42 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.91 | 10.548% | $57.3855 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.38 | 8.532% | $207.7085 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.47 | 8.832% | $89.7538 | $89.75 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.44 | 6.605% | $258.4532 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.48 | 11.221% | $171.8142 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.92 | 8.595% | $6.4288 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.40 | $1,069.9640 | $1,069.96 | $1,069.95 | $1,070.00 | |