| 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 | $244.94 | 13.717% | $278.5384 | $278.54 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.65 | 7.638% | $88.9628 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.32 | 7.451% | $33.6537 | $33.65 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.51 | 5.398% | $38.4808 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.85 | 13.149% | $12.2767 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.57 | 5.709% | $208.8493 | $208.85 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.62 | 12.749% | $179.97 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.46 | $840.7317 | $840.73 | $840.75 | $840.80 | |