| 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 | $248.45 | 12.215% | $278.7982 | $278.80 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.25 | 10.684% | $236.0336 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.29 | 8.415% | $145.5905 | $145.59 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.35 | 12.547% | $208.6059 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.55 | 8.383% | $176.1766 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.69 | 9.436% | $35.7746 | $35.77 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.64 | 9.476% | $231.695 | $231.70 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.22 | $1,312.6744 | $1,312.68 | $1,312.70 | $1,312.70 | |