| 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 | $244.50 | 13.797% | $278.2337 | $278.23 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.29 | 8.343% | $210.4996 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.57 | 11.158% | $208.4991 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.26 | 5.820% | $80.6983 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.44 | 5.104% | $43.5551 | $43.56 | $43.55 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.76 | 13.248% | $48.4248 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.39 | 11.535% | $171.0835 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.21 | $1,040.9941 | $1,040.99 | $1,041.00 | $1,041.00 | |