| 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 | $247.69 | 12.301% | $278.1583 | $278.16 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.30 | 12.379% | $110.4686 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.38 | 13.740% | $15.2184 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.89 | 7.515% | $168.6803 | $168.68 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.49 | 8.303% | $31.9386 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.82 | 4.822% | $205.2624 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.48 | 13.250% | $49.2411 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.05 | $858.9677 | $858.97 | $858.95 | $859.00 | |