| 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 | $249.32 | 11.602% | $278.2461 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.61 | 4.286% | $51.7363 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.54 | 10.699% | $268.4894 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.63 | 10.767% | $80.4501 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.93 | 7.447% | $195.4783 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.29 | 7.323% | $12.1168 | $12.12 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.80 | 6.134% | $78.3269 | $78.33 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.12 | $964.8439 | $964.86 | $964.90 | $964.80 | |