| 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 | $249.80 | 13.349% | $283.1458 | $283.15 | $283.15 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.67 | 9.656% | $69.818 | $69.82 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.41 | 6.560% | $68.6353 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.94 | 4.149% | $253.0196 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.49 | 5.340% | $256.4924 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.37 | 11.416% | $238.8425 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.84 | 3.159% | $108.1519 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.52 | $1,278.1055 | $1,278.11 | $1,278.10 | $1,278.00 | |