| 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 | $250.28 | 11.215% | $278.3489 | $278.35 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.93 | 12.834% | $269.5943 | $269.59 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.61 | 13.116% | $34.6248 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.73 | 5.212% | $48.1134 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.67 | 10.554% | $199.7379 | $199.74 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.55 | 11.321% | $198.7636 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.84 | 11.330% | $218.0287 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.61 | $1,247.2116 | $1,247.20 | $1,247.20 | $1,247.10 | |