| 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 | $249.26 | 11.617% | $278.2165 | $278.22 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.79 | 3.804% | $230.2269 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.38 | 10.339% | $257.5092 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.66 | 5.640% | $129.578 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.65 | 4.614% | $156.5549 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.44 | 3.524% | $90.5214 | $90.52 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.89 | 9.521% | $145.5425 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.07 | $1,288.1494 | $1,288.15 | $1,288.15 | $1,288.10 | |