| 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 | $247.53 | 12.499% | $278.4688 | $278.47 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.55 | 5.657% | $34.3914 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.41 | 6.317% | $70.6051 | $70.61 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.59 | 13.326% | $103.7953 | $103.80 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.92 | 8.327% | $228.4833 | $228.48 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.57 | 9.547% | $180.2815 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.33 | 11.356% | $238.6693 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.90 | $1,134.6947 | $1,134.70 | $1,134.70 | $1,134.80 | |