| 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 | $246.97 | 12.817% | $278.6241 | $278.62 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.52 | 9.273% | $132.7885 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.41 | 9.557% | $45.3676 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.61 | 4.350% | $200.9885 | $200.99 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.28 | 5.255% | $40.2916 | $40.29 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.98 | 11.615% | $54.669 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.73 | 7.710% | $219.4376 | $219.44 | $219.45 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.50 | $972.1669 | $972.17 | $972.15 | $972.20 | |