| 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 | $245.76 | 13.312% | $278.4756 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.87 | 12.643% | $23.5086 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.62 | 10.374% | $51.4564 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.26 | 8.297% | $256.9455 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.81 | 10.303% | $17.4389 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.47 | 9.379% | $96.7676 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.69 | 13.200% | $53.9851 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.48 | $778.5777 | $778.60 | $778.60 | $778.60 | |