| 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 | $249.25 | 11.701% | $278.4147 | $278.41 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.38 | 11.480% | $252.3684 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.32 | 11.366% | $204.1562 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.99 | 7.205% | $180.0937 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.59 | 10.357% | $256.6793 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.67 | 9.802% | $143.4783 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.67 | 7.615% | $105.1076 | $105.11 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.87 | $1,420.2982 | $1,420.30 | $1,420.30 | $1,420.40 | |