| 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 | $250.55 | 11.289% | $278.8346 | $278.83 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.55 | 13.864% | $223.7997 | $223.80 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.77 | 13.386% | $261.6609 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.88 | 12.222% | $222.0649 | $222.06 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.49 | 7.435% | $97.2179 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.40 | 7.210% | $193.4068 | $193.41 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.66 | 6.127% | $113.1951 | $113.20 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.30 | $1,390.1799 | $1,390.18 | $1,390.15 | $1,390.20 | |