| 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 | $249.28 | 11.822% | $278.7499 | $278.75 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.96 | 7.862% | $142.3347 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.57 | 11.417% | $250.2092 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.72 | 4.281% | $210.3556 | $210.36 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.96 | 11.712% | $75.9195 | $75.92 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.72 | 8.478% | $247.0261 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.78 | 3.537% | $87.7787 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.99 | $1,292.3737 | $1,292.38 | $1,292.40 | $1,292.30 | |