| 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 | $249.85 | 11.344% | $278.193 | $278.19 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.34 | 6.450% | $96.1669 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.52 | 5.763% | $217.3641 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.25 | 12.596% | $95.9881 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.69 | 4.408% | $48.7481 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.35 | 6.513% | $82.3878 | $82.39 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.49 | 11.358% | $27.2716 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.49 | $846.1196 | $846.12 | $846.10 | $846.20 | |