| 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 | $250.90 | 11.114% | $278.785 | $278.79 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.32 | 3.184% | $68.4316 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.96 | 5.795% | $124.7958 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.34 | 11.570% | $109.7179 | $109.72 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.79 | 13.106% | $147.9313 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.57 | 5.539% | $218.0119 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.88 | 8.778% | $271.8145 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.76 | $1,219.4880 | $1,219.49 | $1,219.50 | $1,219.40 | |