| 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 | $250.38 | 11.258% | $278.5678 | $278.57 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.79 | 12.217% | $119.8365 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.75 | 10.271% | $212.5474 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.39 | 3.346% | $107.8829 | $107.88 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.82 | 13.378% | $102.9699 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.33 | 12.575% | $58.9105 | $58.91 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.42 | 6.583% | $93.1749 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.88 | $973.8899 | $973.89 | $973.85 | $973.90 | |