| 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 | $245.77 | 13.408% | $278.7228 | $278.72 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.76 | 11.384% | $35.3756 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.88 | 3.159% | $81.3718 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.27 | 11.429% | $261.0447 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.92 | 12.388% | $49.3608 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.46 | 8.836% | $149.606 | $149.61 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.88 | 13.242% | $187.8458 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.94 | $1,043.3275 | $1,043.33 | $1,043.30 | $1,043.30 | |