| 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 | $170.89 | 4.705% | $178.9304 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.38 | 12.576% | $88.2371 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.32 | 4.404% | $247.7716 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.75 | 11.123% | $134.181 | $134.18 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.28 | 13.228% | $279.9902 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.59 | 6.658% | $98.7546 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.57 | 8.495% | $253.4118 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.78 | $1,281.2767 | $1,281.27 | $1,281.30 | $1,281.30 | |