| 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 | $247.34 | 12.589% | $278.4776 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.94 | 6.625% | $180.1323 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.71 | 13.521% | $106.3805 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.65 | 5.266% | $170.1625 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.90 | 6.832% | $234.9236 | $234.92 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.60 | 13.264% | $204.5548 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.92 | 12.241% | $27.9705 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.06 | $1,202.6018 | $1,202.59 | $1,202.60 | $1,202.70 | |