| 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 | $244.47 | 13.775% | $278.1457 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.72 | 4.675% | $159.8597 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.79 | 6.762% | $46.7511 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.38 | 11.432% | $250.0311 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.86 | 5.408% | $250.7235 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.86 | 9.180% | $115.5779 | $115.58 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.33 | 10.205% | $241.7126 | $241.71 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.41 | $1,342.8016 | $1,342.80 | $1,342.80 | $1,342.80 | |