| 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 | $247.54 | 12.496% | $278.4726 | $278.47 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.79 | 7.594% | $46.0395 | $46.04 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.71 | 8.841% | $42.1324 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.37 | 3.363% | $81.0056 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.38 | 9.708% | $49.7855 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.98 | 13.355% | $86.1271 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.48 | 3.675% | $134.2384 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.25 | $717.8011 | $717.81 | $717.85 | $717.70 | |