| 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 | $247.62 | 12.279% | $278.0253 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.50 | 5.122% | $222.333 | $222.33 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.97 | 3.148% | $104.1485 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.42 | 3.204% | $45.8432 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.98 | 11.215% | $22.2208 | $22.22 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.77 | 10.211% | $112.1617 | $112.16 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.78 | 8.787% | $204.2802 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.04 | $989.0127 | $989.01 | $989.05 | $988.90 | |