| 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 | $250.56 | 11.276% | $278.8131 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.57 | 5.813% | $65.1491 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.53 | 7.332% | $8.0821 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.81 | 9.567% | $49.097 | $49.10 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.55 | 8.677% | $31.0273 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.89 | 9.306% | $190.0722 | $190.07 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.31 | 4.495% | $94.3694 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.22 | $716.6102 | $716.61 | $716.60 | $716.60 | |