| 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 | $249.52 | 11.606% | $278.4793 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.77 | 11.605% | $187.2397 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.80 | 5.136% | $193.24 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.96 | 9.727% | $224.8965 | $224.90 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.29 | 8.336% | $90.2331 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.90 | 9.533% | $182.8106 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.45 | 13.390% | $99.1596 | $99.16 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.69 | $1,256.0588 | $1,256.06 | $1,256.10 | $1,256.00 | |