| 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 | $249.84 | 11.525% | $278.6341 | $278.63 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.46 | 6.379% | $247.2886 | $247.29 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.46 | 10.849% | $238.8353 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.85 | 4.764% | $188.4181 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.43 | 11.367% | $199.8258 | $199.83 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.72 | 4.645% | $35.2863 | $35.29 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.70 | 12.817% | $43.6602 | $43.66 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.46 | $1,231.9484 | $1,231.96 | $1,232.00 | $1,231.90 | |