| 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 | $244.77 | 13.870% | $278.7196 | $278.72 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.81 | 5.225% | $108.1818 | $108.18 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.99 | 9.734% | $108.6257 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.37 | 9.729% | $236.3233 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.53 | 11.138% | $85.0539 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.74 | 12.481% | $109.9389 | $109.94 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.65 | 11.321% | $211.1203 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.86 | $1,137.9635 | $1,137.96 | $1,137.95 | $1,137.90 | |