| 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 | $249.93 | 11.349% | $278.2946 | $278.29 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.99 | 13.164% | $207.0788 | $207.08 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.80 | 6.322% | $252.8337 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.56 | 7.689% | $262.2873 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.97 | 7.813% | $70.0461 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.97 | 8.733% | $139.1456 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.87 | 10.723% | $33.073 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.09 | $1,242.7591 | $1,242.76 | $1,242.80 | $1,242.70 | |