| 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 | $247.75 | 12.264% | $278.1341 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.69 | 8.378% | $10.5018 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.94 | 11.642% | $254.4768 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.51 | 12.519% | $30.954 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.81 | 11.741% | $75.7716 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.92 | 3.499% | $189.3204 | $189.32 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.41 | 7.578% | $157.5049 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.03 | $996.6636 | $996.65 | $996.65 | $996.70 | |