| 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 | $247.29 | 12.483% | $278.1592 | $278.16 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.85 | 7.771% | $44.0245 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.39 | 13.388% | $86.6171 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.71 | 11.321% | $79.8283 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.47 | 9.174% | $200.3015 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.44 | 6.599% | $194.4792 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.71 | 13.771% | $165.7757 | $165.78 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.86 | $1,049.1855 | $1,049.19 | $1,049.20 | $1,049.20 | |