| 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 | $247.96 | 12.414% | $278.7418 | $278.74 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.91 | 3.710% | $37.2423 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.46 | 9.227% | $143.5898 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.61 | 3.558% | $237.7795 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.26 | 6.833% | $16.3027 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.57 | 9.255% | $101.1374 | $101.14 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.93 | 3.719% | $163.8034 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.70 | $978.5969 | $978.59 | $978.65 | $978.50 | |