| 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 | $227.83 | 8.526% | $247.2548 | $247.25 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.87 | 13.667% | $235.1429 | $235.14 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.47 | 7.560% | $88.7047 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.29 | 4.256% | $18.0259 | $18.03 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.60 | 11.270% | $253.2505 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.41 | 10.135% | $251.5594 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.31 | 10.709% | $184.1201 | $184.12 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.78 | $1,278.0583 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.10 | |