| 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 | $250.48 | 11.238% | $278.6289 | $278.63 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.65 | 12.442% | $95.1822 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.35 | 7.672% | $103.742 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.87 | 11.150% | $237.7165 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.52 | 7.818% | $225.9003 | $225.90 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.27 | 5.188% | $188.5705 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.40 | 12.496% | $215.3173 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.54 | $1,345.0577 | $1,345.06 | $1,345.05 | $1,345.00 | |