| 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 | $246.96 | 12.737% | $278.4153 | $278.42 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.27 | 12.254% | $100.2091 | $100.21 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.31 | 9.622% | $28.8415 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.83 | 13.832% | $197.8742 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.60 | 12.524% | $73.8157 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.56 | 11.562% | $183.5864 | $183.59 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.58 | 9.766% | $225.6569 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.11 | $1,088.3991 | $1,088.41 | $1,088.35 | $1,088.40 | |