| 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 | $249.68 | 11.704% | $278.9025 | $278.90 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.85 | 6.506% | $178.7703 | $178.77 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.37 | 7.867% | $137.3902 | $137.39 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.89 | 7.803% | $23.5981 | $23.60 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.97 | 3.292% | $218.9481 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.37 | 12.855% | $246.4415 | $246.44 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.71 | 11.168% | $175.3231 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.84 | $1,259.3738 | $1,259.37 | $1,259.35 | $1,259.30 | |