| 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 | $245.44 | 13.595% | $278.8076 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.62 | 10.356% | $102.2117 | $102.21 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.68 | 11.818% | $6.3513 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.83 | 12.519% | $225.9719 | $225.97 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.36 | 3.268% | $211.0385 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.65 | 5.117% | $227.736 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.43 | 8.267% | $38.359 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.01 | $1,090.4760 | $1,090.48 | $1,090.45 | $1,090.50 | |