| 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 | $248.98 | 11.837% | $278.4518 | $278.45 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.65 | 11.128% | $138.5211 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.84 | 10.819% | $54.124 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.31 | 8.701% | $117.7341 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.34 | 12.646% | $26.2916 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.31 | 13.616% | $176.457 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.43 | 3.257% | $233.8048 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.86 | $1,025.3844 | $1,025.37 | $1,025.35 | $1,025.40 | |