| 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 | $246.63 | 12.782% | $278.1542 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.39 | 5.533% | $235.7502 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.89 | 8.331% | $186.2102 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.69 | 7.367% | $207.9591 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.84 | 5.180% | $102.9081 | $102.91 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.82 | 11.409% | $241.557 | $241.56 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.31 | 12.455% | $36.3342 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.57 | $1,288.8730 | $1,288.87 | $1,288.85 | $1,289.00 | |