| 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 | $247.44 | 12.547% | $278.4863 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.78 | 8.789% | $226.0418 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.42 | 7.638% | $230.7974 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.48 | 4.202% | $251.627 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.40 | 11.833% | $142.4752 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.31 | 10.140% | $117.0898 | $117.09 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.36 | 12.436% | $103.8459 | $103.85 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.19 | $1,350.3634 | $1,350.38 | $1,350.45 | $1,350.30 | |