| 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 | $245.27 | 13.474% | $278.3177 | $278.32 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.45 | 7.123% | $217.9417 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.75 | 10.834% | $218.0659 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.58 | 5.464% | $88.1468 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.44 | 7.502% | $139.1506 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.85 | 4.174% | $196.7326 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.32 | 6.335% | $80.0915 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.66 | $1,218.4468 | $1,218.45 | $1,218.45 | $1,218.40 | |