| 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 | $245.34 | 13.545% | $278.5713 | $278.57 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.38 | 4.256% | $57.737 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.49 | 7.124% | $45.517 | $45.52 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.42 | 9.831% | $40.0005 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.67 | 11.171% | $129.7032 | $129.70 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.75 | 3.293% | $193.9326 | $193.93 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.49 | 6.520% | $246.5831 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.54 | $992.0447 | $992.04 | $992.05 | $992.00 | |