| 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 | $245.83 | 13.475% | $278.9556 | $278.96 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.50 | 9.207% | $57.3337 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.99 | 3.125% | $147.4584 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.86 | 9.594% | $221.2264 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.32 | 11.146% | $63.7089 | $63.71 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.70 | 8.655% | $54.0015 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.29 | 6.842% | $253.5254 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.49 | $1,076.2099 | $1,076.22 | $1,076.25 | $1,076.20 | |