| 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 | $247.79 | 12.515% | $278.8009 | $278.80 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.27 | 8.327% | $141.1176 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.89 | 12.834% | $75.4747 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.48 | 10.618% | $237.2535 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.38 | 3.178% | $48.8857 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.40 | 3.820% | $67.8983 | $67.90 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.68 | 7.603% | $44.8489 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.89 | $894.2796 | $894.28 | $894.25 | $894.30 | |