| 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 | $250.52 | 11.157% | $278.4705 | $278.47 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.86 | 8.642% | $95.4529 | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.69 | 12.769% | $270.296 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.50 | 7.357% | $197.0001 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.48 | 13.308% | $205.6314 | $205.63 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.43 | 7.259% | $50.8729 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.29 | 3.710% | $183.8675 | $183.87 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.77 | $1,281.5913 | $1,281.59 | $1,281.55 | $1,281.70 | |