| 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 | $247.40 | 12.459% | $278.2236 | $278.22 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.65 | 13.713% | $32.5788 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.68 | 9.874% | $115.0161 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.75 | 9.847% | $219.4194 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.56 | 13.179% | $48.169 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.88 | 8.630% | $268.1857 | $268.19 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.62 | 12.557% | $252.8255 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.54 | $1,214.4181 | $1,214.43 | $1,214.40 | $1,214.40 | |