| 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 | $249.96 | 11.251% | $278.083 | $278.08 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.62 | 6.335% | $182.4921 | $182.49 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.45 | 6.617% | $255.2944 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.25 | 9.234% | $74.5522 | $74.55 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.59 | 6.772% | $144.7722 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.63 | 12.429% | $160.3575 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.59 | 10.599% | $167.657 | $167.66 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.09 | $1,263.2084 | $1,263.20 | $1,263.20 | $1,263.40 | |