| 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 | $247.50 | 12.474% | $278.3732 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.78 | 8.146% | $102.5008 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.34 | 8.672% | $240.5346 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.40 | 7.178% | $185.8467 | $185.85 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.45 | 12.606% | $8.3891 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.55 | 6.856% | $228.191 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.74 | 13.109% | $208.9576 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.76 | $1,252.7930 | $1,252.79 | $1,252.80 | $1,252.80 | |