| 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 | $246.30 | 13.128% | $278.6343 | $278.63 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.77 | 4.515% | $217.1508 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.58 | 13.786% | $148.5818 | $148.58 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.75 | 6.177% | $103.788 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.86 | 8.126% | $63.643 | $63.64 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.59 | 9.768% | $40.1641 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.35 | 9.864% | $157.49 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.20 | $1,009.4520 | $1,009.44 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.50 | |