| 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 | $245.60 | 13.291% | $278.2427 | $278.24 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.37 | 5.859% | $140.1256 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.33 | 6.502% | $91.9432 | $91.94 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.52 | 4.233% | $104.775 | $104.78 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.53 | 5.136% | $8.9681 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.32 | 5.515% | $175.4925 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.30 | 8.355% | $143.3537 | $143.35 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.97 | $942.9008 | $942.90 | $942.95 | $942.90 | |