| 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 | $249.56 | 11.596% | $278.499 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.50 | 4.519% | $195.9731 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.79 | 11.704% | $252.2165 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.78 | 8.259% | $86.369 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.78 | 9.360% | $134.2722 | $134.27 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.41 | 4.386% | $129.8666 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.29 | 13.448% | $109.2391 | $109.24 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.11 | $1,186.4355 | $1,186.44 | $1,186.35 | $1,186.50 | |