| 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 | $248.57 | 11.869% | $278.0728 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.99 | 4.434% | $30.2754 | $30.28 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.86 | 8.501% | $236.3803 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.75 | 12.380% | $27.8141 | $27.81 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.65 | 4.827% | $14.3089 | $14.31 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.73 | 12.586% | $146.0578 | $146.06 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.27 | 10.560% | $160.6105 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.82 | $893.5198 | $893.52 | $893.50 | $893.60 | |