| 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 | $247.65 | 12.430% | $278.4329 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.64 | 8.742% | $254.0648 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.69 | 5.813% | $210.2398 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.78 | 6.273% | $18.8953 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.92 | 12.661% | $55.1138 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.59 | 12.162% | $133.0129 | $133.01 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.54 | 13.833% | $161.1192 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.81 | $1,110.8787 | $1,110.87 | $1,110.85 | $1,110.80 | |