| 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 | $249.96 | 11.518% | $278.7504 | $278.75 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.92 | 6.665% | $233.511 | $233.51 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.54 | 4.708% | $175.4278 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.57 | 7.410% | $19.946 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.42 | 11.763% | $198.2899 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.94 | 8.503% | $183.305 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.36 | 5.557% | $194.6049 | $194.60 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.71 | $1,283.8350 | $1,283.84 | $1,283.85 | $1,283.80 | |