| 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 | $247.83 | 12.334% | $278.3974 | $278.40 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.70 | 11.346% | $93.1966 | $93.20 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.90 | 8.593% | $61.7894 | $61.79 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.72 | 3.218% | $16.2259 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.60 | 13.184% | $48.2164 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.97 | 13.849% | $119.5073 | $119.51 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.91 | 5.274% | $248.3519 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.63 | $865.6849 | $865.70 | $865.70 | $865.70 | |