| 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 | $247.67 | 12.399% | $278.3786 | $278.38 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.70 | 7.188% | $88.6445 | $88.64 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.92 | 8.668% | $255.2829 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.96 | 7.177% | $208.9523 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.53 | 7.355% | $26.3342 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.40 | 7.489% | $162.7383 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.79 | 10.816% | $118.3404 | $118.34 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.97 | $1,138.6712 | $1,138.66 | $1,138.75 | $1,138.60 | |