| 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 | $247.85 | 12.246% | $278.2017 | $278.20 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.88 | 3.588% | $55.8132 | $55.81 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.78 | 7.330% | $202.6176 | $202.62 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.81 | 4.540% | $226.6532 | $226.65 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.96 | 11.772% | $126.2577 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.95 | 12.279% | $222.2563 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.56 | 13.538% | $106.2262 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.79 | $1,218.0259 | $1,218.03 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.10 | |