| 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 | $249.78 | 11.351% | $278.1325 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.32 | 12.468% | $130.8228 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.29 | 11.248% | $83.7586 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.52 | 5.309% | $236.4398 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.49 | 12.786% | $12.9591 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.63 | 7.738% | $208.6131 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.38 | 6.739% | $38.8316 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.41 | $989.5575 | $989.55 | $989.55 | $989.50 | |