| 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 | $250.42 | 11.328% | $278.7876 | $278.79 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.75 | 13.541% | $139.3716 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.87 | 8.452% | $236.2844 | $236.28 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.26 | 3.603% | $203.3312 | $203.33 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.79 | 12.526% | $224.8157 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.95 | 10.529% | $12.1029 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.51 | 3.613% | $230.5493 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.55 | $1,325.2427 | $1,325.24 | $1,325.25 | $1,325.20 | |