| 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 | $250.60 | 11.129% | $278.4893 | $278.49 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.99 | 3.578% | $140.8557 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.40 | 3.436% | $40.7538 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.88 | 10.577% | $73.9539 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.55 | 13.400% | $132.1677 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.53 | 5.558% | $164.1744 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.58 | 6.322% | $18.6914 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.53 | $849.0862 | $849.08 | $849.05 | $849.30 | |