| 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 | $246.26 | 13.274% | $278.9486 | $278.95 | $278.95 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.27 | 5.104% | $168.4502 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.83 | 12.284% | $104.2332 | $104.23 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.96 | 13.673% | $139.7723 | $139.77 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.65 | 4.735% | $217.4822 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.57 | 4.237% | $86.0685 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.52 | 12.187% | $219.348 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.06 | $1,214.3030 | $1,214.30 | $1,214.30 | $1,214.30 | |