| 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 | $249.64 | 11.526% | $278.4135 | $278.41 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.77 | 7.822% | $148.5464 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.78 | 12.430% | $259.466 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.76 | 6.550% | $241.6128 | $241.61 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.43 | 7.748% | $64.0346 | $64.03 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.61 | 3.447% | $135.1121 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.44 | 4.412% | $233.2982 | $233.30 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.43 | $1,360.4836 | $1,360.48 | $1,360.45 | $1,360.40 | |