| 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 | $246.52 | 12.785% | $278.0376 | $278.04 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.94 | 6.177% | $14.8011 | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.34 | 12.138% | $45.2365 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.44 | 3.330% | $47.9865 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.51 | 12.320% | $148.8352 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.80 | 10.753% | $172.5532 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.72 | 12.249% | $41.2178 | $41.22 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.27 | $748.6679 | $748.68 | $748.70 | $748.60 | |