| 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 | $247.47 | 12.364% | $278.0672 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.55 | 10.408% | $98.8704 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.69 | 7.675% | $17.971 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.31 | 6.362% | $46.0654 | $46.07 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.28 | 10.573% | $192.7066 | $192.71 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.39 | 3.230% | $125.3109 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.35 | 10.693% | $57.9478 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.04 | $816.9393 | $816.95 | $816.85 | $817.00 | |