| 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 | $249.54 | 11.517% | $278.2795 | $278.28 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.40 | 13.696% | $114.1508 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.91 | 13.296% | $6.6958 | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.46 | 7.850% | $110.5031 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.70 | 6.748% | $138.4522 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.97 | 5.424% | $68.494 | $68.49 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.84 | 12.737% | $244.4589 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.82 | $961.0343 | $961.03 | $961.05 | $961.20 | |