| 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 | $245.92 | 13.391% | $278.8511 | $278.85 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.92 | 10.204% | $186.1566 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.27 | 4.553% | $36.8758 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.89 | 12.342% | $253.7693 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.76 | 3.539% | $38.0609 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.44 | 12.292% | $71.238 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.45 | 9.340% | $108.7386 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.65 | $973.6903 | $973.70 | $973.70 | $973.80 | |