| 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 | $247.39 | 12.582% | $278.5166 | $278.52 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.57 | 5.729% | $186.6857 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.68 | 11.194% | $260.9501 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.73 | 11.500% | $59.909 | $59.91 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.87 | 13.870% | $13.5164 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.79 | 3.531% | $205.8093 | $205.81 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.85 | 4.792% | $128.737 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.88 | $1,134.1241 | $1,134.14 | $1,134.10 | $1,134.10 | |