| 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 | $246.38 | 13.117% | $278.6977 | $278.70 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.60 | 8.731% | $88.7245 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.67 | 4.203% | $144.4983 | $144.50 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.91 | 3.129% | $156.6633 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.83 | 12.537% | $122.474 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.33 | 8.689% | $173.1742 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.84 | 7.389% | $264.0051 | $264.01 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.56 | $1,228.2371 | $1,228.23 | $1,228.15 | $1,228.30 | |