| 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 | $249.79 | 11.437% | $278.3585 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.39 | 13.762% | $158.5729 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.95 | 9.419% | $142.19 | $142.19 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.64 | 8.541% | $263.3639 | $263.36 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.92 | 3.743% | $51.7885 | $51.79 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.61 | 13.740% | $222.4868 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.35 | 10.160% | $152.4064 | $152.41 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.65 | $1,269.1670 | $1,269.17 | $1,269.15 | $1,269.30 | |