| 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 | $247.52 | 12.406% | $278.2273 | $278.23 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.36 | 11.167% | $27.0803 | $27.08 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.57 | 6.157% | $170.4563 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.56 | 3.374% | $24.3549 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.31 | 7.161% | $190.0072 | $190.01 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.77 | 9.615% | $91.8245 | $91.82 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.93 | 3.405% | $29.9151 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.02 | $811.8656 | $811.87 | $811.85 | $811.90 | |