| 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 | $250.42 | 11.182% | $278.422 | $278.42 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.76 | 10.116% | $230.9793 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.71 | 6.573% | $58.3061 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.41 | 10.333% | $167.0552 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.83 | 12.364% | $22.2818 | $22.28 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.43 | 3.255% | $80.9829 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.74 | 12.833% | $208.4477 | $208.45 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.30 | $1,046.4750 | $1,046.48 | $1,046.50 | $1,046.50 | |