| 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 | $246.85 | 12.719% | $278.2469 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.76 | 3.169% | $185.4566 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.26 | 9.716% | $235.0775 | $235.08 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.47 | 5.322% | $111.0831 | $111.08 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.74 | 8.396% | $79.9312 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.81 | 13.805% | $53.2721 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.97 | 7.797% | $48.4763 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.86 | $991.5437 | $991.55 | $991.60 | $991.60 | |