| 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 | $249.50 | 11.778% | $278.8861 | $278.89 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.51 | 8.562% | $214.4208 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.71 | 7.586% | $247.1358 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.42 | 10.638% | $128.8048 | $128.80 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.67 | 8.196% | $176.0024 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.97 | 5.607% | $39.0429 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.86 | 8.312% | $242.4672 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.64 | $1,326.7600 | $1,326.76 | $1,326.75 | $1,326.70 | |