| 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 | $247.79 | 12.220% | $278.0699 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.34 | 10.322% | $244.1867 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.88 | 13.597% | $171.3952 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.60 | 8.851% | $131.2743 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.30 | 6.756% | $244.7915 | $244.79 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.36 | 6.812% | $12.1338 | $12.13 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.27 | 5.663% | $205.2715 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.54 | $1,287.1229 | $1,287.12 | $1,287.10 | $1,287.20 | |