| 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 | $246.40 | 12.844% | $278.0476 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.34 | 3.252% | $164.5217 | $164.52 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.34 | 13.537% | $203.6173 | $203.62 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.88 | 9.297% | $228.2996 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.93 | 12.193% | $236.6487 | $236.65 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.55 | 13.202% | $152.3133 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.46 | 13.194% | $15.2359 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.90 | $1,278.6841 | $1,278.69 | $1,278.65 | $1,278.50 | |