| 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 | $250.32 | 11.445% | $278.9691 | $278.97 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.37 | 11.538% | $118.643 | $118.64 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.35 | 9.518% | $257.7506 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.25 | 10.807% | $76.7338 | $76.73 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.74 | 12.290% | $173.7575 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.87 | 3.746% | $18.5394 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.78 | 3.598% | $190.3924 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.68 | $1,114.7858 | $1,114.78 | $1,114.80 | $1,114.80 | |