| 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 | $249.97 | 11.563% | $278.874 | $278.87 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.60 | 3.349% | $148.4092 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.79 | 3.741% | $226.9749 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.32 | 6.511% | $48.2708 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.61 | 10.857% | $118.1846 | $118.18 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.26 | 5.590% | $261.0818 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.45 | 13.525% | $102.6834 | $102.68 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.00 | $1,184.4787 | $1,184.46 | $1,184.45 | $1,184.60 | |