| 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 | $250.42 | 11.163% | $278.3744 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.84 | 3.801% | $164.8775 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.63 | 5.287% | $157.5409 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.66 | 7.381% | $263.7922 | $263.79 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.40 | 12.784% | $47.8204 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.79 | 3.639% | $7.0371 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.33 | 11.494% | $169.8388 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.07 | $1,089.2813 | $1,089.28 | $1,089.30 | $1,089.20 | |