| 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 | $247.65 | 12.327% | $278.1778 | $278.18 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.63 | 12.120% | $126.2808 | $126.28 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.46 | 5.809% | $109.47 | $109.47 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.89 | 11.735% | $145.1326 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.99 | 9.232% | $204.2529 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.94 | 12.691% | $138.5423 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.45 | 12.812% | $214.8505 | $214.85 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.01 | $1,216.7069 | $1,216.70 | $1,216.75 | $1,216.80 | |