| 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 | $249.89 | 11.630% | $278.9522 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.49 | 7.608% | $138.2655 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.83 | 11.231% | $7.5971 | $7.60 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.77 | 8.128% | $261.4211 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.42 | 5.150% | $100.3341 | $100.33 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.98 | 13.823% | $236.7291 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.85 | 5.599% | $183.5839 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.23 | $1,206.8830 | $1,206.88 | $1,206.90 | $1,206.90 | |