| 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 | $249.40 | 11.573% | $278.2631 | $278.26 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.93 | 4.254% | $155.2655 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.34 | 7.720% | $163.0234 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.50 | 11.298% | $102.9507 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.79 | 8.851% | $268.6334 | $268.63 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.93 | 13.325% | $87.1809 | $87.18 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.43 | 5.575% | $140.8687 | $140.87 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.32 | $1,196.1857 | $1,196.18 | $1,196.15 | $1,196.30 | |