| 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 | $245.79 | 13.489% | $278.9446 | $278.94 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.40 | 13.244% | $266.5764 | $266.58 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.48 | 10.713% | $207.5647 | $207.56 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.81 | 12.637% | $39.2089 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.71 | 11.574% | $63.2736 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.83 | 3.261% | $254.8791 | $254.88 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.73 | 7.142% | $86.4957 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.75 | $1,196.9430 | $1,196.94 | $1,196.95 | $1,197.00 | |