| 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 | $245.48 | 13.505% | $278.6321 | $278.63 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.40 | 10.381% | $88.7463 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.90 | 11.703% | $170.7939 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.76 | 7.385% | $126.4566 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.52 | 10.296% | $148.3702 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.66 | 5.433% | $254.7894 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.66 | 10.750% | $117.0185 | $117.02 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.38 | $1,184.8070 | $1,184.81 | $1,184.80 | $1,184.80 | |