| 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 | $249.81 | 11.499% | $278.5357 | $278.54 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.99 | 12.732% | $245.7445 | $245.74 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.64 | 8.623% | $174.492 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.49 | 5.123% | $262.2714 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.94 | 13.657% | $179.5099 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.87 | 13.107% | $237.3777 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.42 | 6.606% | $127.3089 | $127.31 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,365.16 | $1,505.2401 | $1,505.24 | $1,505.25 | $1,505.20 | |