| 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 | $245.51 | 13.295% | $278.1506 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.76 | 8.256% | $161.0416 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.79 | 7.334% | $143.6022 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.76 | 11.290% | $44.2489 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.73 | 6.709% | $191.7881 | $191.79 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.91 | 4.255% | $257.416 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.61 | 3.525% | $5.8078 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.07 | $1,082.0552 | $1,082.06 | $1,082.05 | $1,082.00 | |