| 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 | $247.44 | 12.419% | $278.1696 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.27 | 11.485% | $193.1701 | $193.17 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.58 | 8.449% | $201.2597 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.61 | 5.303% | $8.0136 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.54 | 5.798% | $256.6025 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.48 | 11.421% | $87.4432 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.50 | 4.671% | $107.2878 | $107.29 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.42 | $1,131.9465 | $1,131.94 | $1,131.90 | $1,132.00 | |