| 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 | $249.95 | 11.413% | $278.4768 | $278.48 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.66 | 6.577% | $139.2535 | $139.25 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.78 | 3.253% | $31.7813 | $31.78 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.49 | 5.745% | $219.4103 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.29 | 7.274% | $70.0392 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.34 | 9.223% | $260.3221 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.32 | 9.674% | $228.4729 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.83 | $1,227.7561 | $1,227.75 | $1,227.75 | $1,227.80 | |