| 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 | $246.40 | 12.859% | $278.0846 | $278.08 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.94 | 12.482% | $248.5177 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.50 | 5.590% | $46.9876 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.72 | 8.733% | $93.2059 | $93.21 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.93 | 3.757% | $191.8778 | $191.88 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.51 | 8.410% | $58.0102 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.64 | 8.787% | $182.3705 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.64 | $1,099.0543 | $1,099.06 | $1,099.05 | $1,099.10 | |