| 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 | $250.48 | 11.312% | $278.8143 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.95 | 9.531% | $211.3401 | $211.34 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.67 | 7.431% | $98.482 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.50 | 4.421% | $142.5347 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.44 | 3.819% | $236.1259 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.63 | 6.365% | $149.5811 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.55 | 5.481% | $230.5287 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.22 | $1,347.4068 | $1,347.40 | $1,347.50 | $1,347.30 | |