| 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 | $249.85 | 11.565% | $278.7452 | $278.75 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.76 | 7.712% | $241.0164 | $241.02 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.66 | 10.678% | $8.4779 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.44 | 12.738% | $159.4566 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.55 | 11.863% | $185.1892 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.65 | 12.706% | $61.5938 | $61.59 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.70 | 4.706% | $124.286 | $124.29 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.61 | $1,058.7651 | $1,058.78 | $1,058.80 | $1,058.80 | |