| 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 | $248.62 | 12.203% | $278.9591 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.54 | 5.799% | $186.7776 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.41 | 4.456% | $150.8449 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.33 | 13.172% | $164.4729 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.65 | 5.502% | $125.1781 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.45 | 12.482% | $91.6166 | $91.62 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.36 | 13.406% | $70.72 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.36 | $1,068.5692 | $1,068.57 | $1,068.55 | $1,068.60 | |