| 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 | $249.69 | 11.684% | $278.8638 | $278.86 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.95 | 9.725% | $111.8646 | $111.86 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.97 | 3.615% | $158.4999 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.55 | 8.571% | $113.511 | $113.51 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.54 | 9.773% | $259.6571 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.97 | 11.710% | $226.7378 | $226.74 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.33 | 7.353% | $182.8544 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.00 | $1,331.9886 | $1,331.98 | $1,331.95 | $1,332.10 | |