| 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 | $247.62 | 12.425% | $278.3868 | $278.39 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.76 | 3.793% | $122.2266 | $122.23 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.84 | 5.871% | $87.7035 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.39 | 6.474% | $63.2349 | $63.23 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.29 | 13.687% | $265.2204 | $265.22 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.26 | 10.402% | $263.0438 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.35 | 12.680% | $78.1436 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.51 | $1,157.9596 | $1,157.95 | $1,158.00 | $1,157.80 | |