| 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 | $247.55 | 12.369% | $278.1695 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.71 | 4.680% | $152.5292 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.71 | 9.145% | $239.8025 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.93 | 8.750% | $203.2864 | $203.29 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.38 | 11.215% | $86.0582 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.56 | 13.791% | $181.5649 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.34 | 8.397% | $58.9029 | $58.90 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.18 | $1,200.3136 | $1,200.31 | $1,200.30 | $1,200.40 | |