| 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 | $249.57 | 11.480% | $278.2206 | $278.22 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.75 | 5.733% | $7.137 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.92 | 12.584% | $180.0443 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.77 | 12.256% | $89.5466 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.84 | 9.511% | $185.9935 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.66 | 13.554% | $227.8575 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.42 | 3.568% | $171.3222 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.93 | $1,140.1217 | $1,140.12 | $1,140.10 | $1,140.00 | |