| 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 | $247.48 | 12.556% | $278.5536 | $278.55 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.88 | 8.820% | $173.9814 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.32 | 7.252% | $105.4502 | $105.45 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.25 | 8.418% | $24.123 | $24.12 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.25 | 9.591% | $138.3586 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.37 | 6.252% | $113.0203 | $113.02 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.40 | 13.855% | $246.3822 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.95 | $1,079.8693 | $1,079.86 | $1,079.85 | $1,080.00 | |