| 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 | $250.26 | 11.299% | $278.5369 | $278.54 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.36 | 8.624% | $74.2554 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.92 | 10.795% | $177.1834 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.53 | 9.287% | $131.7236 | $131.72 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.38 | 10.172% | $188.8128 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.80 | 12.461% | $224.6971 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.91 | 11.326% | $240.364 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.16 | $1,315.5732 | $1,315.57 | $1,315.55 | $1,315.60 | |