| 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 | $249.83 | 11.287% | $278.0283 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.48 | 6.341% | $189.7974 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.58 | 10.702% | $126.8424 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.81 | 13.613% | $184.9733 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.35 | 7.860% | $52.1503 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.83 | 10.596% | $243.1232 | $243.12 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.48 | 11.268% | $88.4358 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.36 | $1,163.3507 | $1,163.35 | $1,163.35 | $1,163.30 | |