| 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 | $247.42 | 12.563% | $278.5034 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.75 | 11.477% | $168.0516 | $168.05 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.48 | 11.115% | $94.9811 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.75 | 10.722% | $270.9921 | $270.99 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.39 | 4.363% | $94.3337 | $94.33 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.38 | 7.583% | $190.8307 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.68 | 11.860% | $98.0788 | $98.08 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.85 | $1,195.7714 | $1,195.76 | $1,195.85 | $1,195.80 | |