| 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 | $250.95 | 12.566% | $282.4844 | $282.48 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.75 | 13.135% | $67.5982 | $67.60 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.95 | 5.833% | $225.3714 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.44 | 12.747% | $198.9308 | $198.93 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.84 | 11.159% | $63.1828 | $63.18 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.76 | 9.626% | $223.3739 | $223.37 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.46 | 9.482% | $217.278 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.15 | $1,278.2195 | $1,278.21 | $1,278.25 | $1,278.30 | |