| 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 | $250.54 | 11.337% | $278.9437 | $278.94 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.90 | 8.270% | $82.1769 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.84 | 13.370% | $273.0403 | $273.04 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.62 | 3.818% | $76.4308 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.87 | 10.294% | $84.783 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.44 | 13.378% | $161.4956 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.61 | 12.512% | $184.0809 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.82 | $1,140.9512 | $1,140.95 | $1,141.05 | $1,140.90 | |