| 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 | $248.48 | 11.866% | $277.9646 | $277.96 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.83 | 12.589% | $194.5876 | $194.59 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.77 | 7.309% | $203.6403 | $203.64 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.87 | 3.874% | $88.1579 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.90 | 10.129% | $128.7408 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.38 | 7.419% | $185.1689 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.47 | 12.555% | $19.6634 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.70 | $1,097.9235 | $1,097.92 | $1,097.90 | $1,098.00 | |