| 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 | $247.55 | 12.445% | $278.3576 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.85 | 9.168% | $18.3948 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.95 | 7.350% | $211.4258 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.31 | 13.217% | $153.1939 | $153.19 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.92 | 13.208% | $56.5134 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.36 | 8.184% | $181.0567 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.72 | 10.533% | $83.6956 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.66 | $982.6378 | $982.64 | $982.65 | $982.70 | |