| 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 | $245.26 | 13.466% | $278.2867 | $278.29 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.84 | 4.175% | $145.6783 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.25 | 3.202% | $110.6841 | $110.68 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.59 | 9.177% | $240.8335 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.38 | 6.592% | $59.0306 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.45 | 12.465% | $11.7526 | $11.75 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.47 | 4.355% | $206.0698 | $206.07 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.24 | $1,052.3356 | $1,052.33 | $1,052.40 | $1,052.40 | |