| 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 | $244.25 | 13.872% | $278.1324 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.31 | 13.703% | $41.2856 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.69 | 5.675% | $256.4627 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.52 | 8.187% | $52.4923 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.95 | 12.387% | $77.4908 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.30 | 3.661% | $142.3266 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.97 | 4.582% | $248.8738 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.99 | $1,097.0642 | $1,097.06 | $1,097.10 | $1,097.10 | |