| 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 | $248.62 | 12.253% | $279.0834 | $279.08 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.91 | 12.794% | $55.1675 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.45 | 7.427% | $254.0111 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.79 | 13.784% | $42.999 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.51 | 11.498% | $78.6172 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.52 | 7.820% | $80.3475 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.26 | 10.336% | $86.349 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.06 | $876.5747 | $876.58 | $876.55 | $876.50 | |