| 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 | $249.37 | 11.495% | $278.0351 | $278.04 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.45 | 12.333% | $177.9916 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.65 | 6.611% | $107.304 | $107.30 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.73 | 8.347% | $13.7926 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.40 | 11.122% | $177.1285 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.45 | 8.217% | $66.4993 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.55 | 3.543% | $117.5731 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.60 | $938.3242 | $938.32 | $938.35 | $938.30 | |