| 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 | $249.71 | 11.717% | $278.9685 | $278.97 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.99 | 4.612% | $138.0774 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.30 | 10.375% | $223.2886 | $223.29 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.84 | 5.309% | $101.9812 | $101.98 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.70 | 7.600% | $240.7012 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.65 | 12.701% | $66.0991 | $66.10 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.79 | 7.216% | $237.7944 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.98 | $1,286.9104 | $1,286.91 | $1,286.95 | $1,287.00 | |