| 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 | $247.40 | 12.575% | $278.5106 | $278.51 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.81 | 13.152% | $19.0209 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.82 | 11.337% | $261.4415 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.40 | 5.782% | $179.1947 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.96 | 13.215% | $134.6806 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.32 | 7.799% | $132.9377 | $132.94 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.40 | 10.613% | $156.4068 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.11 | $1,162.1928 | $1,162.19 | $1,162.20 | $1,162.10 | |