| 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 | $250.32 | 11.438% | $278.9516 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.31 | 12.392% | $120.6079 | $120.61 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.31 | 13.635% | $277.6217 | $277.62 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.84 | 7.190% | $197.0581 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.93 | 5.412% | $83.2017 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.37 | 10.449% | $168.2911 | $168.29 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.33 | 12.362% | $9.3598 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.41 | $1,135.0919 | $1,135.09 | $1,135.05 | $1,135.20 | |