| 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 | $250.52 | 11.321% | $278.8814 | $278.88 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.51 | 5.725% | $97.8062 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.56 | 6.443% | $36.7867 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.50 | 9.286% | $53.0037 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.59 | 10.147% | $6.1572 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.93 | 4.555% | $163.0326 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.50 | 9.772% | $203.6271 | $203.63 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.11 | $839.2949 | $839.30 | $839.35 | $839.30 | |