| 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 | $245.32 | 13.375% | $278.1316 | $278.13 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.26 | 12.194% | $233.6552 | $233.66 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.28 | 13.663% | $184.4523 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.50 | 9.595% | $163.8445 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.49 | 9.458% | $15.8605 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.91 | 7.305% | $258.5085 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.42 | 12.620% | $42.1424 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.18 | $1,176.5950 | $1,176.59 | $1,176.60 | $1,176.60 | |