| 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 | $247.89 | 12.387% | $278.5961 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.92 | 13.494% | $204.1984 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.99 | 4.438% | $136.8033 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.42 | 13.849% | $221.3452 | $221.35 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.60 | 10.674% | $171.102 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.89 | 10.368% | $245.9992 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.90 | 5.247% | $6.2096 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.61 | $1,264.2538 | $1,264.26 | $1,264.25 | $1,264.20 | |