| 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 | $250.84 | 10.841% | $278.0336 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.94 | 5.576% | $256.4863 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.45 | 4.792% | $241.4932 | $241.49 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.69 | 9.638% | $136.7076 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.44 | 3.498% | $120.5131 | $120.51 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.77 | 3.465% | $19.4204 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.74 | 13.357% | $62.0516 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.87 | $1,114.7058 | $1,114.70 | $1,114.70 | $1,114.70 | |