| 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 | $249.87 | 11.281% | $278.0578 | $278.06 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.95 | 6.812% | $7.4234 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.96 | 12.635% | $19.1029 | $19.10 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.68 | 13.821% | $212.481 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.98 | 8.529% | $30.3664 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.27 | 8.776% | $80.7879 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.66 | 13.743% | $273.7339 | $273.73 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.37 | $901.9533 | $901.95 | $901.95 | $902.00 | |