| 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 | 11.187% | $278.5012 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.83 | 8.767% | $253.2422 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.65 | 3.174% | $167.8125 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.60 | 3.523% | $255.2877 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.72 | 11.125% | $149.7076 | $149.71 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.54 | 13.259% | $79.8929 | $79.89 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.63 | 4.355% | $196.8448 | $196.84 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.45 | $1,381.2889 | $1,381.28 | $1,381.30 | $1,381.20 | |