| 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 | $249.37 | 11.717% | $278.5887 | $278.59 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.35 | 8.612% | $61.2029 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.85 | 13.512% | $282.4746 | $282.47 | $282.45 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.48 | 8.440% | $33.0525 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.57 | 10.283% | $198.0352 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.34 | 4.474% | $243.7796 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.95 | 3.484% | $165.5227 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.91 | $1,262.6562 | $1,262.65 | $1,262.65 | $1,262.70 | |