| 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 | $244.95 | 13.864% | $278.9099 | $278.91 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.68 | 12.301% | $8.6247 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.68 | 11.768% | $201.9424 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.31 | 4.807% | $40.1516 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.83 | 5.682% | $192.1616 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.46 | 6.642% | $120.996 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.56 | 12.218% | $275.5625 | $275.56 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.47 | $1,118.3487 | $1,118.34 | $1,118.30 | $1,118.40 | |