| 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 | $247.36 | 12.521% | $278.3319 | $278.33 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.43 | 5.486% | $79.5681 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.72 | 13.285% | $205.8615 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.69 | 4.202% | $214.3331 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.76 | 6.538% | $148.8975 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.76 | 4.664% | $131.6254 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.99 | 5.756% | $211.5014 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.71 | $1,270.1189 | $1,270.12 | $1,270.15 | $1,270.10 | |