| 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 | $248.71 | 11.798% | $278.0528 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.36 | 7.498% | $259.4572 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.64 | 12.337% | $157.9908 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.48 | 8.214% | $15.6694 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.28 | 13.103% | $226.5227 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.90 | 7.850% | $167.0597 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.40 | 12.564% | $20.7118 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.77 | $1,125.4644 | $1,125.46 | $1,125.40 | $1,125.60 | |