| 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 | 11.190% | $278.5087 | $278.51 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.33 | 8.331% | $174.7704 | $174.77 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.26 | 9.560% | $202.9709 | $202.97 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.39 | 10.811% | $205.4325 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.29 | 6.624% | $31.2302 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.82 | 4.830% | $27.0671 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.56 | 10.705% | $48.2231 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.13 | $968.2029 | $968.20 | $968.15 | $968.20 | |