| 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 | $247.58 | 12.484% | $278.4879 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.76 | 3.804% | $158.571 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.49 | 8.342% | $236.7164 | $236.72 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.70 | 5.473% | $72.46 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.94 | 6.311% | $257.2088 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.60 | 3.275% | $140.0409 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.86 | 9.769% | $7.5302 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.93 | $1,151.0152 | $1,151.02 | $1,151.00 | $1,151.00 | |