| 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 | $220.58 | 13.693% | $250.784 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.65 | 11.786% | $129.2805 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.95 | 9.514% | $204.7364 | $204.74 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.91 | 4.259% | $256.3833 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.54 | 8.488% | $211.0526 | $211.05 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.96 | 4.696% | $37.6487 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.63 | 10.380% | $188.3414 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.22 | $1,278.2269 | $1,278.22 | $1,278.30 | $1,278.20 | |