| 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 | $250.46 | 11.340% | $278.8622 | $278.86 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.67 | 7.683% | $65.3313 | $65.33 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.63 | 12.345% | $79.3493 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.86 | 10.872% | $251.5242 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.47 | 7.556% | $85.4748 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.96 | 9.552% | $250.8303 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.35 | 9.843% | $216.7752 | $216.78 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.40 | $1,228.1473 | $1,228.14 | $1,228.15 | $1,228.10 | |