| 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 | $244.39 | 13.852% | $278.2429 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.55 | 6.871% | $170.5127 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.58 | 10.141% | $89.853 | $89.85 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.93 | 12.489% | $142.7823 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.45 | 7.481% | $8.0073 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.46 | 7.603% | $173.7358 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.55 | 4.300% | $202.9157 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.91 | $1,066.0497 | $1,066.05 | $1,066.05 | $1,066.00 | |